FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon B700

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and B700 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was announced 6 years before the B700 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the HS10 matches up against the B700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 and Nikon Coolpix B700. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery and Nikon B700 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS10 offers exterior dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Nikon B700 has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon B700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the HS10 vs the B700.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HS10 and B700 is 60 and 65 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HS10 and B700.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon B700 to deliver more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged HS10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.