Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

Camera summary

The Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR, made by Fujifilm, is a powerful SLR-like (bridge) camera. Announced on Jan. 5, 2012. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 12800. Most modern cameras have higher values of ISO, this camera probably won't have the best performance in low light conditions.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
3.2 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
5.0 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.0 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.8 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

Sensor

This camera has a EXRCMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Autofocus specs

Af center
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
No
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
No
Af selective
No
Af single
Yes
Af touch
No
Af tracking
Yes
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points -

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity -
DXO color depth 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
Yes
Center weighted
No
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced Jan. 5, 2012
Body type SLR-like (bridge)
brand Fujifilm
msrp $188.00
model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
predecessor model FujiFilm HS20 EXR

Lense

Focal length multiplier -
Lens mount fixed lens
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range 1cm
Number of lenses -

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Storage slots 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Image stabilization
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 11.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 30
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes

Physical

Battery life 0 shots
Battery model NP-W126
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
No
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 687 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution 460
Screen size -
Screen type Tilting
Touch screen
No

Sensor

Max boosted ISO 12800
Max image resolution 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200
Min native ISO 100
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8 mm
Sensor resolution 16
Sensor size 1/2-inch
Sensor type EXRCMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
Yes
Video formats MPEG-4, H.264
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)

Viewfinder

viewfinder Electronic
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution n/a