Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony TX7

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Sony TX7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and TX7 (1/2.4") feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was introduced 2 years after the TX7 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores against the TX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR features physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Sony TX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs the TX7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and TX7 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and TX7.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will offer greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS30EXR provides an edge in sensor tech.