Clicky

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L810

Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Old Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Newer Model is Nikon L820
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L810 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the L810 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and L810 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm HS30EXR was unveiled around the same time to the L810 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up vs the L810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

				

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Nikon L810

 Fujifilm HS30EXR L810 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 L810 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon L810

 Fujifilm HS30EXR L810 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR features exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon L810 has dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon L810 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and the L810.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and L810 is 59 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and L810.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field easier.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography features
Nikon L810 Portrait photography features
55
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography highlights
Nikon L810 Street photography highlights
55
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
more heavy than competition (687g)
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography information
Nikon L810 Sports photography information
52
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography info
Nikon L810 Travel photography info
51
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (585mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography advice
Nikon L810 Landscape photography advice
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
pretty wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging features
Nikon L810 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
27
pretty wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon L810
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRNikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Nikon Coolpix L810
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-02-01
Physical type 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 1.2 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687 gr (1.51 lb) 430 gr (0.95 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 - 300 pictures
Battery style - AA
Battery model NP-W126 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $430 $280