Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung NX3000
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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
- Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Newer Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Introduced May 2014
- Older Model is Samsung NX2000
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung NX3000 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung NX3000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and NX3000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe Fujifilm HS30EXR was released 3 years earlier than the NX3000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades against the NX3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Samsung NX3000
Fujifilm HS30EXR | NX3000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
NX3000 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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Introduced | May 2014 | January 2012 | Fresher by 29 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung NX3000
Fujifilm HS30EXR | NX3000 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR enjoys outer dimensions 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 Samsung NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung NX3000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs the NX3000.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and NX3000 is 59 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and NX3000.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX3000 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Samsung NX3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Samsung NX3000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2014-05-26 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 35 |
Cross focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 687g (1.51 lbs) | 230g (0.51 lbs) |
Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
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 | - | 370 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126 | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $430 | $897 |