FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L810
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
- Announced July 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix HS11
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
- Revealed February 2012
- New Model is Nikon L820

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L810 Overview
In this article, we are comparing the FujiFilm HS10 versus Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and L810 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The HS10 was launched 19 months earlier than the L810 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the HS10 grades vs the L810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L810 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 & Nikon Coolpix L810. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery & Nikon L810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Nikon L810
HS10 | L810 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the FujiFilm HS10
L810 | HS10 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Nikon L810
HS10 | L810 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS10 comes with physical dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon L810 has specifications of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm HS10 versus Nikon L810 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the HS10 and the L810.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and L810 is 60 and 74 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HS10 and L810.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L810 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older HS10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon L810 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | Nikon Coolpix L810 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | Nikon Coolpix L810 |
Also called | FinePix HS11 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2012-02-01 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 23-585mm (25.4x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 1.2fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 666 grams (1.47 pounds) | 430 grams (0.95 pounds) |
Dimensions | 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") | 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 photos |
Style of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $900 | $280 |