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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX30V

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX20V
  • Successor is Sony HX50V
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX30V Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and HX30V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was revealed 11 months after the HX30V so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades against the HX30V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Sony HX30V

 Fujifilm HS35EXR HX30V 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 HX30V Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony HX30V

 Fujifilm HS35EXR HX30V 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS35EXR enjoys outside 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) whilst the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

See the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony HX30V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus the HX30V.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and HX30V is 59 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and HX30V.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX30V will deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS35EXR should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography information
Sony HX30V Portrait photography information
56
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
45
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography advice
Sony HX30V Street photography advice
55
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
more heavy than competitors (687 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Sports photography camera
55
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (600 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography details
Sony HX30V Travel photography details
53
good battery pack (600 per charge)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (687 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (254 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography factors
Sony HX30V Landscape photography factors
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (600 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
no Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX30V as a Vlogging camera
25
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (687 grams)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (254g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony HX30V
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR BIONZ
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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lb) 254 grams (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 600 pictures 320 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $380 $420