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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX30V

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX30V 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX20V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX50V
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX30V Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and HX30V (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was announced 11 months after the HX30V and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up versus the HX30V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Sony HX30V

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR HX30V 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 HX30V Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony HX30V

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR HX30V 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has external measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the HX30V.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and HX30V is 54 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and HX30V.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX30V will show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm HS50 EXR should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography features
Sony HX30V Portrait photography features
56
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
45
manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography info
Sony HX30V Street photography info
53
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than average (808g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography highlights
Sony HX30V Sports photography highlights
62
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Travel photography with Sony HX30V
56
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (808g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (254g)
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Landscape photography with Sony HX30V
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
missing Timelapse function
50
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging info
Sony HX30V Vlogging info
59
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (808 grams)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (254g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony HX30V
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 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
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808 gr (1.78 pounds) 254 gr (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 photos 320 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $500 $420