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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung PL210

Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS35EXR
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung PL210, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and PL210 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm HS30EXR was launched 13 months later than the PL210 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores against the PL210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Samsung PL210

 Fujifilm HS30EXR PL210 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 PL210 Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung PL210

 Fujifilm HS30EXR PL210 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has got outside 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 PL210 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung PL210 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR compared to the PL210.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and PL210 is 59 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and PL210.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography information
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography information
55
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Street photography with Samsung PL210
55
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than average in class (687 grams)
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Sports photography camera
52
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
good resolution (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Travel photography camera
51
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (687g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography details
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography details
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have Timelapse function
36
good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL210 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (687g)
27
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Samsung PL210
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRSamsung PL210
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Samsung PL210
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687g (1.51 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $430 $200