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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Introduced March 2016
  • Old Model is Sony RX10 II
  • Newer Model is Sony RX10 IV
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony RX10 III Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony RX10 III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and RX10 III (1") feature totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm HS30EXR was manufactured 5 years before the RX10 III which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores versus the RX10 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Sony RX10 III

 Fujifilm HS30EXR RX10 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 RX10 III Fujifilm HS30EXR 
IntroducedMarch 2016January 2012More modern by 51 months
Screen resolution1229k460kClearer screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony RX10 III

 Fujifilm HS30EXR RX10 III 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR offers physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Sony RX10 III has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony RX10 III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs the RX10 III.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and RX10 III is 59 and 53 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and RX10 III.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX10 III will offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography details
Sony RX10 III Portrait photography details
55
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography info
Sony RX10 III Street photography info
55
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
heavier than competitors (687g)
64
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
heavier than competition (1,051 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Sports photography with Sony RX10 III
52
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
70
great zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (420 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Travel photography camera
51
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (687 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
better than average battery life (420 shots)
weather sealing
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (1,051 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Landscape photography with Sony RX10 III
51
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
63
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery life (420 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging information
Sony RX10 III Vlogging information
28
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors (687g)
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (1,051 grams)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony RX10 III
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2016-03-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Bionz X
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
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
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 gr (1.51 lbs) 1051 gr (2.32 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 472
Other
Battery life - 420 pictures
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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $430 $1,398