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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony A7 III

Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Succeeded the Sony A7 II
  • Newer Model is Sony A7 IV
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony A7 III Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony A7 III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and A7 III (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was revealed 7 years prior to the A7 III and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades versus the A7 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Sony A7 III

 Fujifilm HS30EXR A7 III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 A7 III Fujifilm HS30EXR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2012Fresher by 74 months
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony A7 III

 Fujifilm HS30EXR A7 III 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Sony A7 III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony A7 III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs the A7 III.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and A7 III is 59 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and A7 III.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7 III will render extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS30EXR will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography advice
Sony A7 III Portrait photography advice
55
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
83
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography details
Sony A7 III Street photography details
55
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Sports photography with Sony A7 III
52
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
86
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (610 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography advice
Sony A7 III Travel photography advice
51
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
better than average battery pack (610 shots)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7 III Landscape photography highlights
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
no Timelapse function
85
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (610 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging details
Sony A7 III Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony A7 III
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRSony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Sony Alpha A7 III
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-01-05 2018-02-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Bionz X
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 693
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.6 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687g (1.51 pounds) 650g (1.43 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3730
Other
Battery life - 610 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One Two
Launch cost $430 $1,998