FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P510

Below is a extended analysis of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the P510 (16MP) is very well matched but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and P510 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The HS20 EXR was announced 18 months before the P510 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the HS20 EXR matches up vs the P510 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Nikon Coolpix P510. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Nikon P510 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has external dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Nikon P510 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the HS20 EXR versus the P510.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and P510 is 58 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and P510.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR includes the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier. The older HS20 EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.