Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX50V
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Announced January 2012
- Previous Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Later Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Replaced the Sony HX30V
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Here is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and HX50V (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.
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Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades versus the HX50V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Sony HX50V
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
| HX50V | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2013 |  | January 2012 | Fresher by 15 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony HX50V
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR comes with external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the HX50V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and HX50V is 59 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and HX50V.
All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX50V will offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX50V Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2013-04-24 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | EXR | - |
| 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 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 2920 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | XtraFine LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 11.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 lbs) | 272g (0.60 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| 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 | - | 400 photographs |
| Form of battery | - | 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) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $430 | $439 |