Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX400V
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Introduced January 2012
- Old Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- New Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Announced February 2014
- Old Model is Sony HX300
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Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and HX400V (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm HS30EXR was unveiled 3 years earlier than the HX400V which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores against the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Sony HX400V
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | HX400V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
| HX400V | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2014 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 25 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony HX400V
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | HX400V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR features outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Sony HX400V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the HX400V.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and HX400V is 59 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and HX400V.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX400V will deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX400V Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2014-02-12 |
| 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 area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 687 grams (1.51 pounds) | 660 grams (1.46 pounds) |
| 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 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 | - | 300 pictures |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W126 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $430 | $448 |