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FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
39
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon Z7 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix HS11
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Refreshed by Nikon Z7 II
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Below, we are comparing the FujiFilm HS10 and Nikon Z7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the HS10 (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The HS10 was brought out 9 years earlier than the Z7 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the HS10 scores versus the Z7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Nikon Z7

 HS10 Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the FujiFilm HS10

 Z7 HS10 
RevealedAugust 2018July 2010Newer by 99 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Nikon Z7

 HS10 Z7 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS10 comes with 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 Z7 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm HS10 and Nikon Z7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the HS10 and the Z7.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS10 and Z7 is 60 and 62 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HS10 and Z7.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HS10 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon Z7 will result in greater detail having its extra 36MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged HS10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
86
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS10
Street photography with Nikon Z7
54
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (666 grams)
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography highlights
Nikon Z7 Sports photography highlights
41
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
low battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography highlights
Nikon Z7 Travel photography highlights
45
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (666g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count fantastic (46MP)
low battery pack (330 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Z7 Landscape photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
low battery pack (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging advice
Nikon Z7 Vlogging advice
23
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
heavier than average (666g)
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Nikon Z7
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Nikon Z7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Nikon Z7
Otherwise known as FinePix HS11 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2010-07-06 2018-08-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 46MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 493
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 15
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/200s
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 666 grams (1.47 lbs) 675 grams (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2668
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal XQD card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $900 $2,797