Face-Off: Pick the Products You Want to Compare
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Overall Scene
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Specifications
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Conclusion
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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 anyone looking for a mechanical zoom—even if Canon's SX40 and Sony's HX200V edge slightly ahead. |
While the Lumix FZ100 was let down by its sensor, Panasonic has put things right with the FZ150. Picture quality has improved greatly and the rest of the camera (largely unchanged) is excellent—apart from that viewfinder, of course. Panasonic can now take on the likes of the Sony HX100V with its head held high. |
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Pros
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+ Advanced controls: mechanical zoom, loads of buttons, etc. + Good build quality, sturdy and reassuring + Viewfinder is better than those usually seen in bridges + Good picture quality up to 800 ISO or even 1600 ISO + 1080p HD video with stereo sound |
+ Nice design, pleasant to handle, easy to use + Picture quality: ISO settings handled well, good lens + Good Full HD video mode with stereo sound + General responsiveness, particularly in burst mode + Flip-out swivel screen for lining up shots vertically and horizontally |
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Cons
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- Handling can be complicated (options sometimes deactivated, menus could be simpler) - Lens could give more consistent-quality results, especially at wide-angle settings - RAW shots are slow to save, limited burst mode |
- Poor-quality electronic viewfinder - Doesn't feel as sturdy as some cameras |
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