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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX350

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced December 2016
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX350 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and HX350 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was revealed 6 years earlier than the HX350 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores against the HX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Sony HX350

 Fujifilm HS30EXR HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 HX350 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
IntroducedDecember 2016January 2012Newer by 60 months
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony HX350

 Fujifilm HS30EXR HX350 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR features external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

See the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Sony HX350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and the HX350.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and HX350 is 59 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and HX350.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX350 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography features
Sony HX350 Portrait photography features
56
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
48
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography info
Sony HX350 Street photography info
55
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
53
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography advice
Sony HX350 Travel photography advice
51
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (652g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX350 Landscape photography highlights
51
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging details
Sony HX350 Vlogging details
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (652g)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony HX350
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2016-12-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR BIONZ X
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 surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lb) 652 grams (1.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 - 300 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $430 -