Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 19 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

11
Average:

3
Bad:

1

Pros:

Excellent ergonomics.
Superb image quality in low light.
30x manual zoom lens.

Cons:

Noisy JPG images at high ISOs.
Big.

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Last revision on May 11, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Excellent ergonomics
Superb image quality in low light
30x manual zoom lens
Tilting LCD
Great controls
EXR modes improve noise performance and dynamic range
Electronic level built in

Reviewers Didn't Like

Noisy JPG images at high ISOs
Big
Slow to start up
No mic input
Image quality not staggering
Over-exposure not uncommon
Continuous AF not fast enough for some subjects

Expert reviews and ratings

If you want a camera that is capable of mega zoom and has many of the same features as an SLR camera, we recommend looking at the HS30EXR from...

By TopTenREVIEWS on May 31, 2013

Though the Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR is a solid superzoom, we come away from this review a bit disappointed. When we heard the HS30 would stick with the same zoom ratio as its predecessor, we thought "perfect, they're going to work on image quality...

By reviewed.com on November 19, 2012

The Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR is, like it's predecessor, a super-zoom with its own very distinctive character and style. The specifications put it on a par with market-leading models from other manufacturers, but they really only tell part of the...

By Camera Labs on September 01, 2012

The Fuji HS30 EXR is a pretty standard replacement for the HS20 EXR. It brings a largely improved viewfinder and an Li-ion battery, but it's otherwise just like its predecessor. In other words, it's a very good bridge—or a must-have for...

By DigitalVersus on August 28, 2012

Excellent ergonomics and superb image quality in low light, but also a few issues regarding performance and video capture...

By Expert Reviews on June 27, 2012

Fujifilm's FinePix HS30EXR is a capable megazoom for those who like the controls of an SLR, but not the expense and weight of...

By cnet on June 08, 2012

The 30x Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR is a pleasure to use thanks to a manual zoom lens, Raw support, and a wealth of physical controls, but image quality at higher ISOs is disappointing....

By PC Mag on May 07, 2012

The Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR has a traditional styled body that closely resembles a Digital SLR, however the camera benefits from a large 30x optical zoom lens. The camera has full manual controls with RAW support and a flash hot-shoe it can quite...

By ePHOTOzine on May 03, 2012

The HS30EXR is a notable improvement over the HS20EXR model. It has a best-in-class viewfinder and the inclusion of a rechargeable li-ion battery is welcome. The significant 24-720mm lens will be a deal-maker for many, yet the 16MP sensor can’t...

By Pocket-lint on May 01, 2012

The HS30EXR takes the superzoom formula and tweaks it into better shape than its predecessor. The 24-720mm manual zoom not only offers a significant range but the hands-on zoom ring makes it feel more DSLR-like than other superzoom cameras. Add to...

By What Digital Camera on April 24, 2012

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