Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony a1
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony a1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Announced January 2012
- Older Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Refreshed by Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 50MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Sony E Mount
- 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
- Revealed January 2021
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Here is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony a1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and a1 (Full frame) possess different sensor size.
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Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades vs the a1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Sony Alpha a1. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Sony a1
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | a1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
| a1 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2021 |  | January 2012 | Fresher by 110 months |
| Display resolution | 1440k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+980k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony a1
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | a1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR comes with outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Sony a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony a1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the a1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and a1 is 59 and 61 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and a1.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony a1 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 34MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony a1 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Sony Alpha a1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Sony Alpha a1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2021-01-26 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | EXR | - |
| Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2" | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 8640 x 5760 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 32000 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | 102400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 759 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 133 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 1,440k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 9,437k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.9x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames per second | 30.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in 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 | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/400 secs |
| 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) | 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 7680x4320 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 687g (1.51 pounds) | 737g (1.62 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | - | 530 photos |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126 | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported) |
| Card slots | One | 2 |
| Launch cost | $430 | $6,498 |