Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Pentax XG-1
Portability
59 Imaging
39 Features
59 Overall
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59 Imaging
39 Features
59 Overall
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Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
37 Overall
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66 Imaging
40 Features
37 Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs
Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Launched January 2012
- Succeeded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Replacement is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Revealed July 2014
Photography Glossary Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Overview
The following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and XG-1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.
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Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up vs the XG-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Pentax XG-1
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | XG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
| XG-1 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2014 |  | January 2012 | Newer by 30 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Pentax XG-1
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | XG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR comes with outer measurements 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 Pentax XG-1 has specifications of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Pentax XG-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the XG-1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and XG-1 is 59 and 66 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and XG-1.
To sum up, the two cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has got the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2")
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2")
heavier than competition (687g)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (567g)
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Pentax XG-1 Sports photography information
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
excellent zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (687 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1248mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (240 shots)
heavier than competitors (567 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography highlights
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography highlights
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no Time Lapse recording
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (687 grams)
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (567g)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Pentax XG-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Pentax |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Pentax XG-1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2014-07-15 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | EXR | - |
| Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-1248mm (52.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction |
| External flash | ||
| 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 687 grams (1.51 lbs) | 567 grams (1.25 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 240 images |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W126 | LB-060 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $430 | $599 |