Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung NX1100

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung NX1100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and NX1100 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was introduced 15 months prior to the NX1100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades vs the NX1100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR comes with physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung NX1100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the NX1100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and NX1100 is 59 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and NX1100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX1100 will give you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.