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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L100

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Newer Model is Nikon L110
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L100 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and L100 (10MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and L100 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was unveiled 2 years after the L100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up against the L100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Nikon L100

 Fujifilm HS30EXR L100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 L100 Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon L100

 Fujifilm HS30EXR L100 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR comes with physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Nikon L100 has proportions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Nikon L100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the L100.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and L100 is 59 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and L100.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will provide more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography advice
Nikon L100 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
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has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Street photography camera
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tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
heavier than others (687g)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography details
Nikon L100 Sports photography details
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography highlights
Nikon L100 Travel photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (687 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography information
Nikon L100 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L100 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (687 grams)
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon L100
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRNikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Nikon Coolpix L100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2009-02-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 gr (1.51 pounds) 360 gr (0.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
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 ID NP-W126 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $430 $399