Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Revealed January 2012
- Old Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Replacement is Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced February 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX20V
- Successor is Sony HX50V
Photography Glossary Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX30V Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and HX30V (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Fujifilm HS30EXR was released within a month of the HX30V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades vs the HX30V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Sony HX30V
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | HX30V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
| HX30V | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony HX30V
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | HX30V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | February 2012 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has got outer 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 HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Sony HX30V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the HX30V.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and HX30V is 59 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and HX30V.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX30V will result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX30V Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 7.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| 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 pounds) | 254g (0.56 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 320 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 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 feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $430 | $420 |