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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(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
Olympus SZ-30MR
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR SZ-30MR 
LaunchedJanuary 2013March 2011More recent by 23 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 SZ-30MR Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Olympus SZ-30MR

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR SZ-30MR 
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Street photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (808g)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (226g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (500 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2")
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Travel photography camera
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good battery life (500 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (808 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average (226 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
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manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no Time Lapse mode
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rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging info
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging info
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rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (808 grams)
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXROlympus SZ-30MR
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