Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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59 Imaging
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59 Overall
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Portability
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89 Imaging
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs
Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Announced January 2012
- Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Newer Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released March 2011
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Following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and SZ-30MR (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.
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Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores vs the SZ-30MR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Olympus SZ-30MR
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | SZ-30MR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | March 2011 | More modern by 11 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
| SZ-30MR | Fujifilm HS30EXR |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus SZ-30MR
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | SZ-30MR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR features outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus SZ-30MR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs the SZ-30MR.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and SZ-30MR is 59 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and SZ-30MR.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR offers the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier. The more modern Fujifilm HS30EXR provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography info
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography info
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Street photography camera
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than others (687g)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (226g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Travel photography camera
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (687 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery life (220 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no Timelapse recording
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging with Olympus SZ-30MR
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others (687 grams)
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Olympus SZ-30MR |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2011-03-02 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | EXR | TruePic III+ |
| Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CMOS |
| 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.0-6.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 687 grams (1.51 lb) | 226 grams (0.50 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 220 shots |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126 | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $430 | $279 |