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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX10V

Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Older Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Newer Model is Sony HX20V
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX10V Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and HX10V (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was brought out very close to the HX10V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades vs the HX10V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Sony HX10V

 Fujifilm HS30EXR HX10V 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 HX10V Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony HX10V

 Fujifilm HS30EXR HX10V 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony HX10V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs the HX10V.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and HX10V is 59 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and HX10V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX10V will give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
37
good resolution (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography factors
Sony HX10V Street photography factors
55
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
52
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
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long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography factors
Sony HX10V Travel photography factors
51
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (400mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography info
Sony HX10V Landscape photography info
51
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging factors
Sony HX10V Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony HX10V
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 gr (1.51 pounds) 234 gr (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 320 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $430 $616