Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and the Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR was introduced in January 2012 and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Highlights

      • 16.0 MP 1/2-inch EXR-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Tilting Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2-inch EXR-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Tilting Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Weight - 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Weight - 730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      Fujifilm HS30EXR
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR over Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR.

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
      Min Normal Focus Distance 45 cm vs 50 cm
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 100% vs 97%
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
      Microphone Input vs
      Lighter 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz) vs 730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)

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      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      Fujifilm HS20 EXR
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR over Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR.

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
      Live View Autofocus vs

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      10.3 MP

      Fujifilm S1
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      16.4 MP

      Fujifilm HS35EXR
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      16 MP

      Olympus E-330
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      Micro Four Thirds

      7.94 MP

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      10.2 MP

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      6.1 MP

      Nikon D70s
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      6.1 MP

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      Full Frame

      16.2 MP

      Nikon D2H
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      APS-C

      4.1 MP

      Nikon D800E
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      Full Frame

      36.3 MP

      Sony SLT-A57
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      16.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Face Detection
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini
        Built-In Bluetooth
        Internal Storage20 MB20 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
        Small Sensor1/2-inch1/2-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot460k dot
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR have 3.0" Tilting screens with 460k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes cameras very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR with Tilting screen


      Viewfinder

      Cameras have built-in Electronic viewfinders. Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR has 100% coverage magnification and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR has 97% coverage magnification.

      Sensor

      Both models feature a 16.0 megapixel 1/2-inch EXR-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.4 x 4.8 mm and a total area of 30.7 mm2. Their native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Cameras are equipped with EXR processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. They can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 1840, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 1536, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Bluetooth

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR have built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR has a Mini HDMI and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR has an HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR comes with NP-W126 battery pack and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR comes with 4 x AA battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR, and up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR. Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps. Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.10 m Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m on Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and 3.20 m on Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR body has dimensions of 131 x 97 x 126 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 4.96") and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR body has dimensions of 131 x 91 x 126 mm (5.16 x 3.58 x 4.96"). Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR weighs 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR weighs 730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      131 mm

      97 mm

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      91 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      GOOD
      76
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      75
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      GOOD
      73
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      73
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz)
      GOOD
      78
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      GOOD
      78
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz)
      GOOD
      77
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR and give them scores of 65 and 64 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      OVERALL
      65
      OVERALL
      64

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      POOR
      53
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      53
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      GOOD
      74
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      GOOD
      74
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      GOOD
      73
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      GOOD
      75
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      GOOD
      75
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      GOOD
      83
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      71
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      40
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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