Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus 1
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus 1 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
- Announced January 2012
- Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Refreshed by Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Successor is Olympus 1s

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus 1 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and 1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and 1 (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm HS30EXR was announced 23 months prior to the 1 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades vs the 1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus 1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Olympus Stylus 1. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Olympus 1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Olympus 1
Fujifilm HS30EXR | 1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
1 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 23 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus 1
Fujifilm HS30EXR | 1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR comes with exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Olympus 1 has dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Olympus 1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the 1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and 1 is 59 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and 1.
As you can tell, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus 1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Olympus Stylus 1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Olympus Stylus 1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2013-11-25 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 687 gr (1.51 lb) | 402 gr (0.89 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 51 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 179 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126 | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $430 | $700 |