Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX100V

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.