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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony RX10

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony RX10 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(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
Sony RX10
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Sony RX10

 Fujifilm HS30EXR RX10 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 RX10 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
AnnouncedMarch 2014January 2012More recent by 26 months
Display resolution1290k460kCrisper display (+830k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony RX10

 Fujifilm HS30EXR RX10 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony RX10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography details
Sony RX10 Portrait photography details
56
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
70
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography highlights
Sony RX10 Street photography highlights
55
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than others (687 grams)
72
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Sports photography with Sony RX10
53
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
environment proof
good battery life (420 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography factors
Sony RX10 Travel photography factors
51
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (687g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
good battery life (420 shots)
environment proof
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Landscape photography with Sony RX10
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse function
63
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
good battery life (420 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging information
Sony RX10 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others (687g)
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony RX10
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
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