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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX100V

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Released January 2012
  • Replaced the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Successor is Sony HX200V
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX100V Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and HX100V (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was introduced 3 months later than the HX100V and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores versus the HX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Sony HX100V

 Fujifilm HS30EXR HX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 HX100V Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony HX100V

 Fujifilm HS30EXR HX100V 
RevealedJanuary 2012October 2011Same generation
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has got 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 Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

See the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony HX100V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and the HX100V.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and HX100V is 59 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and HX100V.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR contains the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF simpler.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography advice
Sony HX100V Portrait photography advice
56
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2")
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography information
Sony HX100V Street photography information
55
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2")
heavier than competitors (687g)
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
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great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography factors
Sony HX100V Travel photography factors
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MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (687 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (577 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging features
Sony HX100V Vlogging features
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors (687g)
25
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than others in class (577 grams)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony HX100V
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2011-10-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 12.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687g (1.51 lbs) 577g (1.27 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $430 $429