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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P610

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P610 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P600
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P610 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the P610 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and P610 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HS20 EXR was brought out 5 years earlier than the P610 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the HS20 EXR scores vs the P610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Nikon P610

 HS20 EXR P610 

Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 P610 HS20 EXR 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2011More recent by 49 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon P610

 HS20 EXR P610 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P610 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR comes with exterior dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Nikon P610 has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the HS20 EXR and the P610.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P610 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and P610 is 58 and 65 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P610 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P610 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and P610.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR offers the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The older HS20 EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P610 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P610 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P610 Portrait photography highlights
55
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon P610 as a Street photography camera
54
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
heavier than competition (730g)
50
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (565g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography advice
Nikon P610 Sports photography advice
52
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P610 as a Travel photography camera
51
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (730 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
more heavy than others in class (565 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography factors
Nikon P610 Landscape photography factors
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging details
Nikon P610 Vlogging details
25
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (730g)
59
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others in class (565g)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon P610
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRNikon Coolpix P610
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Nikon Coolpix P610
Alternate name FinePix HS22 EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2015-02-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 7.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730 gr (1.61 pounds) 565 gr (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
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 - 330 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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