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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(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  • Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR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
Samsung NX3000
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Samsung NX3000

 Fujifilm HS30EXR NX3000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 NX3000 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
IntroducedMay 2014January 2012Fresher by 29 months
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung NX3000

 Fujifilm HS30EXR NX3000 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Portrait photography with Samsung NX3000
56
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
78
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography information
Samsung NX3000 Street photography information
55
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
heavier than others in class (687g)
81
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (230g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Sports photography camera
53
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
57
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Travel photography camera
51
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (687g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (230g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Landscape photography camera
51
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse mode
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging information
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (687g)
34
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (230 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung NX3000
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRSamsung NX3000
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