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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Old Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sigma Quattro Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Sigma Quattro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and Quattro (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was launched 5 years prior to the Quattro which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades versus the Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Sigma Quattro

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Quattro 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 Quattro Fujifilm HS30EXR 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2012Newer by 50 months
Screen resolution1620k460kCrisper screen (+1160k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sigma Quattro

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Quattro 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR features external measurements 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 Sigma Quattro has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Sigma Quattro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the Quattro.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Quattro is 59 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Quattro.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sigma Quattro will render extra detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
56
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
81
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (29MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Street photography highlights
55
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
more heavy than others in class (687 grams)
59
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Sports photography camera
53
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
70
megapixel count fantastic (29MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
51
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (687 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
55
weather sealing
megapixel count fantastic (29MP)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (625 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro
51
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no Timelapse function
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count fantastic (29 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging features
Sigma Quattro Vlogging features
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others in class (687g)
22
comes with face detection autofocus
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video ( pxls)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (625 grams)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sigma Quattro
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRSigma sd Quattro
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Sigma sd Quattro
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-01-05 2016-02-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Dual TRUE III
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 29 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687g (1.51 lb) 625g (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
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 model NP-W126 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $430 $738