FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P530
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P530 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
- Launched January 2011
- Also referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR
- New Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
- Released February 2014
- Earlier Model is Nikon P520

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P530 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the P530 (16MP) is very similar but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and P530 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

The HS20 EXR was brought out 4 years before the P530 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the HS20 EXR scores against the P530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P530 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Nikon Coolpix P530. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Nikon P530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Nikon P530
HS20 EXR | P530 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
P530 | HS20 EXR | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 37 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon P530
HS20 EXR | P530 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has got external measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Nikon P530 has specifications of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon P530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the P530.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and P530 is 58 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and P530.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR provides the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The older HS20 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P530 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P530 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Nikon Coolpix P530 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Nikon Coolpix P530 |
Also called as | FinePix HS22 EXR | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2014-02-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
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 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-1000mm (41.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 8.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
Hot shoe | ||
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 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 730 grams (1.61 lb) | 494 grams (1.09 lb) |
Dimensions | 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") | 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 240 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $600 | $280 |