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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX200V

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX100V
  • Replacement is Sony HX300
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX200V Overview

The following is a extended review of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and HX200V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm HS30EXR was revealed 4 months before the HX200V which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up vs the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm HS30EXR HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 HX200V Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm HS30EXR HX200V 
IntroducedJanuary 2012May 2012Similar generation
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the HX200V.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and HX200V is 59 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and HX200V.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX200V will give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography factors
Sony HX200V Portrait photography factors
56
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2")
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography advice
Sony HX200V Street photography advice
55
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2")
more heavy than others (687g)
51
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Sports photography with Sony HX200V
53
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
56
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (450 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography highlights
Sony HX200V Travel photography highlights
51
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (687g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
good battery life (450 CIPA)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography features
Sony HX200V Landscape photography features
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2")
missing Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
good battery life (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX200V as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (687 grams)
27
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (583g)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony HX200V
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-05-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 12.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lbs) 583 grams (1.29 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 life - 450 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $430 $480