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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P530

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P530 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(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
Nikon P530
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Nikon P530

 HS20 EXR P530 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 P530 HS20 EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon P530

 HS20 EXR P530 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P530 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P530 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon P530
55
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon P530 as a Street photography camera
54
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
more heavy than others in class (730 grams)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (494g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P530 as a Sports photography camera
52
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P530 as a Travel photography camera
51
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (730g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
heavier than average (494 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography factors
Nikon P530 Landscape photography factors
51
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
missing Timelapse mode
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging features
Nikon P530 Vlogging features
25
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
more heavy than others in class (730g)
27
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than average (494g)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon P530
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRNikon Coolpix P530
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