Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony RX1

The following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and RX1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was announced 13 months before the RX1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up versus the RX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has got physical 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) while the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony RX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the RX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and RX1 is 59 and 79 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and RX1.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX1 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.