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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L610

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L610 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L610 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the L610 (16MP) is very well matched but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and L610 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The HS20 EXR was launched 19 months before the L610 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the HS20 EXR matches up against the L610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Nikon L610

 HS20 EXR L610 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 L610 HS20 EXR 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2011More recent by 19 months

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon L610

 HS20 EXR L610 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has got outside dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Nikon L610 has dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

See the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Nikon L610 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the HS20 EXR against the L610.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and L610 is 58 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and L610.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR has got the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The older HS20 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L610 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Street photography camera
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tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
more heavy than competition in class (730 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (240g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography advice
Nikon L610 Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
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long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (120 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Travel photography with Nikon L610
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (730 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (120 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon L610
51
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
missing Timelapse recording
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (120 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Vlogging with Nikon L610
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (730g)
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon L610
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRNikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Nikon Coolpix L610
Alternative name FinePix HS22 EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2012-08-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730 gr (1.61 pounds) 240 gr (0.53 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 120 images
Battery style - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $600 $150