Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony RX10 III
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony RX10 III Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Sony RX10 III
Fujifilm HS30EXR | RX10 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
RX10 III | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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Introduced | March 2016 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 51 months |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony RX10 III
Fujifilm HS30EXR | RX10 III | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony RX10 III Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III | |
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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 |