Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      Disclosure: We earn money from the affiliate links to products associated with content in this article.

      Specifications

      General Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      BrandFujifilmFujifilm
      ModelFinePix HS50EXRFinePix HS30EXR
      Predecessor ModelFujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
      Successor ModelFujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
      MSRP$549.95
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      Sensor TypeEXR-CMOSEXR-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2-inch1/2-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.4 x 4.8 mm6.4 x 4.8 mm
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel16.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      ProcessorEXR Processor IIEXR
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34564608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 1840, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 1536, 1920 x 10804608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 1840, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 1536, 1920 x 1080
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 1000 mm24 - 720 mm
      Optical Zoom41.7x30x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.6f/2.8 - 5.6
      Min Normal Focus Distance45 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance0 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution920k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Resolution920k dot
      Shutter Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps11.0 fps
      Flash Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto/Red-Eye Reduction
      Flash On w/ Red-Eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Off
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range7.10 m Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe MountShoe Mount
      Exposure Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Average
      Spot
      Multi
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments
      Video Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      Dimensions135 x 101 x 146 mm (5.31 x 3.98 x 5.75")131 x 97 x 126 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 4.96")
      Weight (inc. batteries)808 g (1.78 lb / 28.50 oz)687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.5 x 7.2 x 5.4"6.9 x 6.8 x 5.2"
      Power and Storage Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      Battery PackNP-W126
      Battery Life500 shots
      Internal Storage20 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


      For a full review please go to the review page:

      Amazon Affiliate Disclosure
      ZKelectronics is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for website owners to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon (.com, .co.uk, .ca, etc) and any other websites that may be affiliated with Amazon Service LLC Associates Program.