Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon B500
Portability
59 Imaging
40 Features
59 Overall
47
59 Imaging
40 Features
59 Overall
47
Portability
68 Imaging
41 Features
50 Overall
44
68 Imaging
41 Features
50 Overall
44
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon B500 Key Specs
Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
(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)
(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
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month 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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon B500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Nikon Coolpix B500. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Nikon B500 Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2016 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 50 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon B500
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | B500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 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.
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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography information
Nikon B500 Portrait photography information
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
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
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banStreet Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography info
Nikon B500 Street photography info
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (687g)
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)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneSports Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography features
Nikon B500 Sports photography features
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
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
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography highlights
Nikon B500 Travel photography highlights
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)
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)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoLandscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon B500
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
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
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsVlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Vlogging with Nikon B500
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)
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)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon B500 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Nikon 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 |