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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon B500

Portability
59 Imaging
40 Features
59 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68 Imaging
41 Features
50 Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon B500 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Older Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Released February 2016
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon B500 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the B500 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and B500 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was released 5 years before the B500 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores versus the B500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Nikon B500

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS30EXR B500 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

		

		

			
 B500 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2012More modern by 50 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon B500

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS30EXR B500 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR features external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Nikon B500 has dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon B500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the B500.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon B500 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and B500 is 59 and 68 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and B500.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography information
Nikon B500 Portrait photography information
56
 manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 supports face detection focus
 saves RAW files
 very small sensor (1/2")
37
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography info
Nikon B500 Street photography info
55
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 very small sensor (1/2")
 heavier than competition in class (687g)
52
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Optical)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (541g)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography features
Nikon B500 Sports photography features
53
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 very small sensor (1/2")
 no phase detect auto focus
51
 excellent zoom range (23-900mm  39.1 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography highlights
Nikon B500 Travel photography highlights
51
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 long zoom (720mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
 better than average battery power (600 shots)
 connects via bluetooth
 MP count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (23mm)
 very long reach (900mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (541g)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon B500
51
 manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 saves RAW files
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor (1/2")
 does not have Time Lapse mode
45
 relatively wide (23mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery power (600 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Vlogging with Nikon B500
28
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does have external mic support
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
27
 relatively wide (23mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 lack of mic port
 heavier than competition in class (541g)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon B500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon B500
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRNikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Nikon Coolpix B500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2016-02-23
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 alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 7.4 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 687 gr (1.51 lbs) 541 gr (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 600 images
Battery form - AA
Battery ID NP-W126 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $430 $300