Fujifilm FinePix
HS20 EXR
 vs
Fujifilm FinePix
HS30 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

60

  
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

57

  

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
320 fps
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
Battery life
 Great battery life
600 shots
Light sensitivity (boost)
 High ISO (boost)
12,800 ISO
 

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
320 fps
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
External flash
 External flash
Better lighting
 

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm HS20 EXR
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The HS20 EXR's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Size Slightly smaller 130x90x126 mm vs 131x97x126 mm
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 Around 10% smaller
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Advantages of the Fujifilm HS30 EXR
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Battery life Significantly longer battery life 600 shots vs 400 shots
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 50% more shots per battery charge
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 12,800 ISO vs None
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 Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 11 fps vs 8 fps
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 Around 40% faster continuous shooting
Shutter lag Less shutter lag 230 ms vs 350 ms
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 More than 30% less delay when taking photos
Weight Slightly lighter 687 g vs 730 g
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 Around 10% lighter
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
57 vs 60
Explain scores
Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR.

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom Great zoom Help
30x
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
High-speed framerate Extremely high speed movies Help
320 fps
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.8
Supports RAW RAW support Help
Better editing
Battery life Great battery life Help
HS20 EXR:400 shots
HS30 EXR:600 shots
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
1 cm
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
True resolution Capture very high resolution images Help
10.6 MP
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
30 seconds
Thickness Quite thick Help
5"
Weight Heavy Help
HS20 EXR:730 g
HS30 EXR:687 g
Size Large Help
HS20 EXR:130x90x126 mm
HS30 EXR:131x97x126 mm

Compared to recent super zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
External mic jack Neither has an external mic jack Help
Limited to the in-camera mic

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR

Super zoom

$350
Supports RAW Doesn't shoot RAW
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the FinePix HS25 EXR vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
Compare the FinePix HS25 EXR vs the FinePix HS30 EXR
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$335 - $347
Zoom Has much more zoom
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the FinePix HS30 EXR
Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR

Super zoom

$475 - $550
Zoom Has much more zoom
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the FinePix HS50EXR vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
Compare the FinePix HS50EXR vs the FinePix HS30 EXR
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$429 - $450
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Size Is slightly smaller
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the FinePix HS30 EXR
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$299 - $320
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Size Is slightly smaller
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Supports RAW Doesn't shoot RAW
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the FinePix HS30 EXR
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
Size Is significantly smaller
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Compare the D3100 vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
Compare the D3100 vs the FinePix HS30 EXR
Fujifilm X-S1

Fujifilm X-S1

Pro digicam

$629 - $650
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the X-S1 vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
Compare the X-S1 vs the FinePix HS30 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$596
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Zoom More zoom
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Super zoom

$642 - $683
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Size Significantly smaller
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the FinePix HS20 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

Super zoom

$339 - $399
Autofocus Faster autofocus
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the FinePix HS35EXR vs the FinePix HS30 EXR
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Super zoom

$327 - $348
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Size Significantly smaller
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Supports RAW No RAW support
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the FinePix HS30 EXR

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discussion

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luk (11:32 PM, February 27, 2013)
and the fuji hs 20 got the same boost ISO and shutter speed!
 
mickeyg (0:33 AM, April 11, 2012)
After owning the HS11 , i would purchase the HS33  over the HS22  simply beause a) its newer hence it will be an advancement over the HS22  & b) the rechargeable battery , I use AA lithiums in my HS11 and while they are good for 400-600 shots , if you cant get them , Alkaline AAs last maybe 80-100  shots , a friend has a Canon 60D , it takes over 1,000 shots on a battery charge ,but then it cost 6 times the price of my HS11 (with an extra lense)and certainly not worth 6 times more...............