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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(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
Olympus SP-100
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Olympus SP-100

 Fujifilm HS30EXR SP-100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 SP-100 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 25 months

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus SP-100

 Fujifilm HS30EXR SP-100 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-100 Street photography highlights
55
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than others (687g)
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (594 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Sports photography camera
53
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Travel photography camera
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (687 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
53
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (594 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-100
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have Timelapse function
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manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (687g)
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (594 grams)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus SP-100
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXROlympus 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