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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon B600

Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon B600 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Replaced the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS35EXR
Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Released January 2019
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon B600 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the B600 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and B600 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was revealed 8 years earlier than the B600 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores against the B600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Nikon B600

 Fujifilm HS30EXR B600 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 B600 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2019January 2012More modern by 85 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon B600

 Fujifilm HS30EXR B600 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon B600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR comes with outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Nikon B600 has specifications of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon B600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs the B600.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon B600 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and B600 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon B600 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon B600 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and B600.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR uses the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon B600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon B600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon B600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon B600 as a Portrait photography camera
55
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2")
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography factors
Nikon B600 Street photography factors
55
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2")
heavier than competitors (687 grams)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (500g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography features
Nikon B600 Sports photography features
52
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect AF
46
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (280 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography advice
Nikon B600 Travel photography advice
51
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (687 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (280 CIPA)
heavier than average (500g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon B600 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (280 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon B600 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors (687g)
27
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external mic support
heavier than average (500 grams)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon B600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon B600
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRNikon Coolpix B600
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Nikon Coolpix B600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2019-01-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 6.80 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687g (1.51 pounds) 500g (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 - 280 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $430 $297