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FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon D3000

Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Nikon D3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
51
Features
36
Overall
45

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon D3000 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS11
Nikon D3000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 536g - 126 x 97 x 64mm
  • Revealed December 2009
  • Older Model is Nikon D40
  • Replacement is Nikon D3100
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon D3000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon D3000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the D3000 (10MP) is pretty similar but the HS10 (1/2.3") and D3000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The HS10 was revealed 7 months later than the D3000 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D3000 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the HS10 matches up versus the D3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Nikon D3000

 HS10 D3000 
RevealedJuly 2010December 2009Fresher by 7 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon D3000 over the FujiFilm HS10

 D3000 HS10 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Nikon D3000

 HS10 D3000 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon D3000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS10 features outside measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Nikon D3000 has sizing of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon D3000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the HS10 compared to the D3000.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon D3000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS10 and D3000 is 60 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon D3000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon D3000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HS10 and D3000.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The HS10 features the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The more modern HS10 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon D3000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon D3000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon D3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography details
Nikon D3000 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D3000 as a Street photography camera
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tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (666 grams)
58
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography information
Nikon D3000 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
low battery (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography factors
Nikon D3000 Travel photography factors
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has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (666g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (500 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography info
Nikon D3000 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
low battery (500 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D3000 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (666 grams)
9
can't record video
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon D3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Nikon D3000
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Nikon D3000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Nikon D3000
Otherwise known as FinePix HS11 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-07-06 2009-12-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 97% 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 666 gr (1.47 lbs) 536 gr (1.18 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 126 x 97 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 62
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 563
Other
Battery life - 500 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL9a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $900 $0