Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX200V
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(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- Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR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
(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- Superseded the Sony HX100V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

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.

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX200V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Sony HX200V
Fujifilm HS30EXR | HX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
HX200V | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony HX200V
Fujifilm HS30EXR | HX200V | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | May 2012 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Sony HX200V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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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 |