Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung PL210
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs
(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
(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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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 GlossaryThe 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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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Samsung PL210. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Samsung PL210
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | PL210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months | |
| Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
| Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer 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 size | 3" | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Samsung PL210 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Samsung 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 |