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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus 1s

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Olympus Stylus 1s front
Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
66
Overall
49

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus 1s Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(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
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Olympus 1s
(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 April 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus 1
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus 1s Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and 1s (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and 1s (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was manufactured 4 years earlier than the 1s which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up versus the 1s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Olympus 1s

 Fujifilm HS30EXR 1s 

Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 1s Fujifilm HS30EXR 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2012Newer by 39 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus 1s

 Fujifilm HS30EXR 1s 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus 1s Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR offers exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus 1s has dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus 1s in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs the 1s.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus 1s size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and 1s is 59 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus 1s top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus 1s Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and 1s.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus 1s sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus 1s Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus 1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography features
Olympus 1s Portrait photography features
56
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2")
46
manual focus
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Street photography with Olympus 1s
55
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2")
heavier than competition (687g)
71
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography details
Olympus 1s Sports photography details
53
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (450 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 1s as a Travel photography camera
51
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (687g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
comes with focus via touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography factors
Olympus 1s Landscape photography factors
51
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse mode
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging information
Olympus 1s Vlogging information
28
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (687g)
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus 1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus 1s
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXROlympus Stylus 1s
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Olympus Stylus 1s
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2015-04-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 35
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 4.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 10.30 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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 grams (1.51 lbs) 402 grams (0.89 lbs)
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 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 life - 450 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $430 $699