Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-15
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Released January 2012
- Previous Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Successor is Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Released June 2013
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Following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and SZ-15 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.
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Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades versus the SZ-15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Olympus SZ-15
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | SZ-15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
| SZ-15 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2013 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 17 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus SZ-15
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | SZ-15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR comes with external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-15 has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
See the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Olympus SZ-15 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the SZ-15.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and SZ-15 is 59 and 88 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and SZ-15.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR includes the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Olympus SZ-15 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Olympus SZ-15 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-01-05 | 2013-06-21 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | EXR | - |
| Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 687 grams (1.51 lb) | 250 grams (0.55 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | NP-W126 | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $430 | $200 |