Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 993 reviews of Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Comments about the image quality and price are generally positive. The zoom and performance are also appreciated. Reviews are divided on the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 264 user reviews of Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the portability and performance are overall positive. The image quality and price are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the reliability.

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 183 user reviews of Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the price and zoom. The portability and performance are also mentioned favorably. Comments are divided on the focus.

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90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca. Reviewers really like the energy efficiency and price. The focus and zoom are also mentioned favorably.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Audley Jarvis (trustedreviews.com)

Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

Fuji's latest 30x superzoom packs plenty of punch for the money.

Manually operated 30x zoom ; Well featured and easy to use ; Flexible EXR modes produce consistent results ; EVF much improved from previous model ; Better battery life than previous model

Still a bit sluggish in the performance stakes ; Quite noisy at mid to high ISO settings

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

Superzooms are flying off the shelves of late. There have been plenty of new models in the past couple of years and, crucially, they've got a whole lot better than they used to be. What at first may appear nothing more than a subtle upgrade of the...

Best-in-class viewfinder, manual zoom and focus rings, huge zoom range, well designed, a cut above the HS20EXR, close-focus abilities

Image quality lacks detail at crucial mid-high ISO settings, continuous autofocus has limited use, autofocus live preview ‘cuts out’ at longer focal lengths, overexposure issues

What at first may appear nothing more than a subtle upgrade of the Fujifilm HS20 is a far superior bit of kit. The HS30EXR’s new viewfinder is best in class, the addition of a rechargeable Li-ion battery is very welcome, and small (but important)...

May, 2012

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Expert review by : Ben Pitt (expertreviews.co.uk)

Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR review

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

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.co.uk)

Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR (Black) review

Fujifilm's 30x zoom HS-series camera hasn't changed much from generation to generation. It more or less just gets fine-tuned, and that's the case with the 2012 version, the FinePix HS30EXR.

The Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR has a great design and feature set for those who like to do more than leave their camera in auto. It also has several shooting options to improve photo quality for difficult lighting.

Getting the best results from the HS30EXR can require a lot of effort and even then its photos might not be good enough for some.

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

Jun, 2012

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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Ultra-Zoom Review

We review the Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR bridge camera, with a 30x optical zoom lens and manual controls.

30x optical zoom lens; Tilting 3inch screen; EXR modes improve noise performance and dynamic range; Electronic level built in; Good grip and manual controls; Impressive macro performance; Improved battery life; Improved electronic viewfinder (although...

High levels of chromatic abberation at full zoom

May, 2012

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Fuji Finepix HS30EXR

Fuji Finepix JV20083/100

Features, handling, zoom power, manual barrel zoom, Full HD with Stereo Sound, Shutter Response Times, Build Quality

Nothing stands out

The Fuji Finepix HS30EXR does offer a number of differences to rival Super Zoom or Bridge digital cameras. The main difference is the twisting lens barrel, but there are other handling aspects that make it that bit closer to a Digital SLR experience....

May, 2012

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Fujifilm Finepix HS30EXR review

Can Fujifilm's HS30EXR reshape the superzoom and right the wrongs of last year's HS20 model? The What Digital Camera Fujifilm Finepix HS30EXR review...

24-720mm lens with manual zoom, improved EVF compared to predecessor, external flash compatible, tilt-angle LCD screen, li-ion battery included

Image quality not staggering (same as predecessor), overexposure not uncommon, continuous AF not fast enough for some subjects

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR a definite improvement

A capable 30x megazoom, the HS30EXR's design and features are still tops for those who like more control.

The ; has a great design and feature set for those who like to do more than leave their camera in auto. It also has several shooting options to improve photo quality for difficult lighting.

Getting the best results from the HS30EXR can require a lot of effort and even then its photos might not be good enough for some.

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

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR (Black) review: Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR (Black)

Fujifilm's 30x zoom HS-series camera hasn't changed much from generation to generation. It more or less just gets fine-tuned, and that's the case with the 2012 version, the FinePix HS30EXR.

Getting the best results from the HS30EXR can require a lot of effort and even then its photos might not be good enough for some.

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

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

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.

30x manual zoom lens. Tilting LCD. Excellent physical controls. High-quality EVF. Raw shooting. Hot shoe.

Big. Noisy JPG images at high ISOs. Slow to start up. No mic input.

The camera's menu system is similar to other Fuji cameras, including the FinePix F600EXR compact superzoom ($349.95, 3 stars). Hitting the Menu button brings up a text-based interface that sits on top of the live view frame. From here you can adjust...

May, 2012

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