Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR and the Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR, 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 HS50EXR was introduced in January 2013 and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR was introduced in January 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2-inch EXR-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 920k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 920k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      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
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      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 HS50EXR and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      •   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


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

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Weight - 808 g (1.78 lb / 28.50 oz)
      •   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)

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR

      Fujifilm HS50EXR
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR over Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR.

      Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 3,200
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 1000 mm vs 720 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 41.7x vs 30x
      Min Macro Focus Distance 0 cm vs 1 cm
      Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Tilting
      Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 460k dot

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      Fujifilm HS10
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.3 MP

      Fujifilm HS20 EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm S1
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.4 MP

      Fujifilm HS35EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm X-T30 II
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Fujifilm SL300
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.0 MP

      Fujifilm SL1000
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-H2
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      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Nikon P510
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Epson R-D1
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Sony FX3
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      Full Frame

      10.2 MP

      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 HS50EXR.

      Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Lighter 808 g (1.78 lb / 28.50 oz) vs 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz)

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      Fujifilm HS35EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm HS10
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.3 MP

      Fujifilm HS20 EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Sony a9 III
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Nikon D300
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Fujifilm X-E2S
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Sony NEX-5R
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Sony a7CR
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      Full Frame

      60.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Nikon Z6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.5 MP

      Nikon D50
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      APS-C

      6.1 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 HS50EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO12,8003,200
        Face Detection
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini Mini
        Built-In Bluetooth
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
        Small Sensor1/2-inch1/2-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        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 HS50EXR and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR have 3.0" screens with 920k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively. Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR with Fully Articulated and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR with Tilting screen


      Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 920k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. They both have 100% coverage.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR features a 16 megapixel 1/2-inch EXR-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.4 x 4.8 mm and a total area of 30.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800. Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR features a 16.0 megapixel 1/2-inch EXR-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.4 x 4.8 mm and a total area of 23 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR is equipped with EXR Processor II processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution 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. Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR is equipped with EXR processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution 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 HS50EXR and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR 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 HS50EXR has a Mini HDMI and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR comes with NP-W126 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 HS50EXR, and up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 11.0 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. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR body has dimensions of 135 x 101 x 146 mm (5.31 x 3.98 x 5.75") and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR body has dimensions of 131 x 97 x 126 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 4.96"). Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR weighs 808 g (1.78 lb / 28.50 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR weighs 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

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      101 mm

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      131 mm

      97 mm

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      146 mm

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      126 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR 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 HS50EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      POOR
      52
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k 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 HS50EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      GOOD
      74
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      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

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      GOOD
      72
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      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

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      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 HS50EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 808 g (1.78 lb / 28.50 oz)
      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)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      GOOD
      76
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 808 g (1.78 lb / 28.50 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      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)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and give them scores of 68 and 65 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 HS50EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      65

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      53
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      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 - 11.0 fps

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

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

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      GOOD
      79
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      GOOD
      79
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
      GOOD
      75
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      GOOD
      82
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      83
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 808 g (1.78 lb / 28.50 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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