Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
- Released January 2013
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Launched March 2011
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and SZ-30MR (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm HS50 EXR was introduced 23 months later than the SZ-30MR making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades versus the SZ-30MR for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Olympus SZ-30MR. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Olympus SZ-30MR
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | SZ-30MR | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | March 2011 | More recent by 23 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR
SZ-30MR | Fujifilm HS50 EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Olympus SZ-30MR
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | SZ-30MR | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has physical dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Olympus SZ-30MR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR compared to the SZ-30MR.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and SZ-30MR is 54 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and SZ-30MR.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has got the larger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field easier. The newer Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR | Olympus SZ-30MR |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2011-03-02 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR Processor II | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dots | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 808g (1.78 lbs) | 226g (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
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 life | 500 shots | 220 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $500 | $279 |