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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony W220

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony W220 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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony W220 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony W220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and W220 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and W220 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was unveiled 3 years after the W220 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores vs the W220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Sony W220

 Fujifilm HS30EXR W220 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 W220 Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony W220

 Fujifilm HS30EXR W220 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR offers outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the W220.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and W220 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and W220.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm HS30EXR will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Portrait photography with Sony W220
56
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography info
Sony W220 Street photography info
55
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
heavier than others in class (687g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography highlights
Sony W220 Sports photography highlights
53
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography features
Sony W220 Travel photography features
51
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (687 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Landscape photography with Sony W220
51
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging features
Sony W220 Vlogging features
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (687 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony W220
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2009-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687g (1.51 lb) 147g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $430 $160