Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR – Long zoom versatility and exceptional image quality

The Fujifilm HS30EXR is a raw-capable EXR superzoom camera. It features a wide-angle 24mm to 30x telephoto lens with a 1cm Super Macro Mode.

Quick specs
Body type SLR-like (bridge)
Max resolution 4608 x 3456
Effective pixels 16 megapixels
Sensor size 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm)
Sensor type EXRCMOS
ISO Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (6400 and 12800 with boost)
Focal length (equiv.) 24–720 mm
Max aperture F2.8–5.6
Articulated LCD Tilting
Screen size 3″
Screen dots 460,000
Max shutter speed 1/4000 sec
Format MPEG-4, H.264
Storage types SD/SDHC/SDXC
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Weight (inc. batteries) 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 4.96″)

dpreview.com

The Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR super-zoom camera is a rather modest upgrade of its predecessor, but it does address some of the main problems that afflicted the HS20EXR, most notably the incredibly long image processing speeds for RAW files and continuous shooting. You could argue that these issues shouldn't have been present in the HS20 at all, but at least Fujifilm have addressed them in this latest iteration, along with adding a much improved electronic viewfinder, better image quality and greatly extended battery life.

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RATINGS (OUT OF 5)
Design 4.5
Features 5
Ease-of-use 4.5
Image quality 4
Value for money 4