Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX90V

Following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and HX90V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was introduced 4 years before the HX90V which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades vs the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX90V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs the HX90V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and HX90V is 59 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and HX90V.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX90V will give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.