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FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon P500

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
39
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon P500 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix HS11
Nikon P500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Renewed by Nikon P510
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon P500 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the P500 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was manufactured 7 months earlier than the P500 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the HS10 scores vs the P500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Nikon P500

 HS10 P500 

Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the FujiFilm HS10

 P500 HS10 
RevealedFebruary 2011July 2010Newer by 7 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Nikon P500

 HS10 P500 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon P500 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS10 has physical measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon P500 has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon P500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the HS10 and the P500.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon P500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and P500 is 60 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon P500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon P500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HS10 and P500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon P500 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HS10 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon P500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon P500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon P500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography information
Nikon P500 Portrait photography information
39
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
34
focusing manually
features face detection focusing
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography info
Nikon P500 Street photography info
54
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (666 grams)
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (494g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography info
Nikon P500 Sports photography info
41
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (23-810mm 35.2 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm HS10
Travel photography with Nikon P500
45
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (666g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (810mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (494g)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P500 Landscape photography highlights
44
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging factors
Nikon P500 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (666 grams)
26
rather wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (494g)
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon P500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Nikon P500
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Nikon Coolpix P500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Nikon Coolpix P500
Also Known as FinePix HS11 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2011-02-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-810mm (35.2x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 666 gr (1.47 lbs) 494 gr (1.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $900 $399