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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L610

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 L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L610 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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L610 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the L610 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and L610 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was manufactured 7 months earlier than the L610 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades vs the L610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Nikon L610

 Fujifilm HS30EXR L610 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 L610 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon L610

 Fujifilm HS30EXR L610 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has got external 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 L610 has specifications of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the L610.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and L610 is 59 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and L610.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR comes with the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography information
Nikon L610 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
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megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Street photography camera
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screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than competitors (687 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (240g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography highlights
Nikon L610 Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (120 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography highlights
Nikon L610 Travel photography highlights
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (687g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (120 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography information
Nikon L610 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of Timelapse function
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quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (120 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging details
Nikon L610 Vlogging details
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors (687 grams)
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon L610
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRNikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Nikon Coolpix L610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2012-08-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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 type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
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 -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lb) 240 grams (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 - 120 shots
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-W126 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $430 $150