Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was launched 12 months earlier than the SZ-16 iHS and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades against the SZ-16 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR comes with outside measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR compared to the SZ-16 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and SZ-16 iHS is 59 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and SZ-16 iHS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR contains the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.