Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony WX300
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony WX300 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
- Revealed January 2012
- Earlier Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Replacement is Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Announced February 2013
- Renewed by Sony WX350
Photography Glossary Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony WX300 Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and WX300 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm HS30EXR was released 13 months before the WX300 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up versus the WX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Sony WX300
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
| WX300 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2013 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 13 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony WX300
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR enjoys physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and the WX300.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and WX300 is 59 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and WX300.
All in all, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony WX300 will give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony WX300 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2013-02-20 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | EXR | - |
| Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 4.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 (60, 50 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 grams (1.51 lbs) | 166 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $430 | $330 |