Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-100
59 Imaging
40 Features
59 Overall
47
63 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
43
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2012
- Older Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Successor is Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
- Introduced January 2014
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-100 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and SP-100 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Fujifilm HS30EXR was brought out 3 years earlier than the SP-100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores against the SP-100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Olympus Stylus SP-100. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Olympus SP-100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Olympus SP-100
Fujifilm HS30EXR | SP-100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
SP-100 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | January 2014 | January 2012 | More recent by 25 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus SP-100
Fujifilm HS30EXR | SP-100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Olympus SP-100 has specifications of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus SP-100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs the SP-100.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and SP-100 is 59 and 63 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and SP-100.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR features the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The older Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Olympus Stylus SP-100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2014-01-29 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 920k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 687 gr (1.51 pounds) | 594 gr (1.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 330 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $430 | $400 |