Updated (January, 2012): Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

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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
Fujifilm FinePix HS10

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"DSLR-like controls (including a manual zoom ring) and build quality."
dpreview.com | talking about the HS10's build-quality
"You get the longest zoom (30x), 1080p full HD video."
dpreview.com | talking about the HS10's video-quality

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm FinePix HS10

High-speed framerate
High speed movies
1,000 fps
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 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
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 460k dots vs 230k dots
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2x higher resolution screen
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
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution 10.6 MP vs 9.8 MP
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Capture around 10% more detail in your photos
Sensor size Larger sensor 1/2" 6.4x4.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
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Around 10% larger sensor
Lowest price Cheaper $437.95 vs $569.16
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The best price we've seen is $131 cheaper (more than 20% less)
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 11 fps vs 10 fps
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10% faster continuous shooting
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Advantages of the Fujifilm HS10

High-speed framerate Higher speed movies 1,000 fps vs 320 fps
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More than 3x higher fps
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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The HS10's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Size Smaller 131x91x126 mm vs 131x97x126 mm
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Around 10% smaller
Weight Slightly lighter 666 g vs 687 g
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Almost the same
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Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

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Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR.

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similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom Incredible zoom Help
30x
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
1080p @ 30fps
High-speed framerate Extremely high speed movies Help
HS30 EXR:320 fps
HS10:1,000 fps
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.8
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
24 mm
Supports RAW RAW support Help
Better editing
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
HS30 EXR:11 fps
HS10:10 fps
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
1 cm
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Fastest shutter speed Very fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
30 seconds
Lowest price Very expensive Help
HS30 EXR:$437.95
HS10:$569.16
Thickness Quite thick Help
5"
Weight Heavy Help
HS30 EXR:687 g
HS10:666 g
Size Large Help
HS30 EXR:131x97x126 mm
HS10:131x91x126 mm
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons

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

$349 - $400

Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Supports RAW Doesn't shoot RAW
Battery life Has a much shorter battery life
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS20

Super zoom

$299 - $335

Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Battery life Has a much shorter battery life
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$300

Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$347 - $380

Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Size Is slightly smaller
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Supports RAW Doesn't shoot RAW
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$397 - $400

Zoom Has way more more zoom
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Super zoom

$499 - $500

Size Is significantly smaller
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Fujifilm X-S1

Fujifilm X-S1

Pro digicam

$828 - $964

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Thickness Is thicker

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Super zoom

$399

Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Size Much smaller
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle

Fujifilm FinePix HS10 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Fujifilm FinePix HS10.

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