Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony QX1

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony QX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and QX1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was revealed 3 years prior to the QX1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores against the QX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR enjoys external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony QX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the QX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and QX1 is 59 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and QX1.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony QX1 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.