Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony RX10
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony RX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Older Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Later Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Announced March 2014
- Replacement is Sony RX10 II

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony RX10 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony RX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and RX10 (1") offer totally different sensor size.

The Fujifilm HS30EXR was released 3 years before the RX10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores vs the RX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony RX10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Sony RX10
Fujifilm HS30EXR | RX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
RX10 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 26 months |
Display resolution | 1290k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+830k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony RX10
Fujifilm HS30EXR | RX10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has outer 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 RX10 has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony RX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs the RX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and RX10 is 59 and 58 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and RX10.
Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX10 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony RX10 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2014-03-20 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | Bionz X |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 1,290k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | WhiteMagic |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/3200 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 10.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 687 gr (1.51 lb) | 813 gr (1.79 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 474 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $430 | $698 |