Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L820
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L820 Key Specs
Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Released January 2012
- Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Refreshed by Fujifilm HS35EXR
Nikon L820
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Earlier Model is Nikon L810
- New Model is Nikon L830
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the L820 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and L820 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope CameraThe Fujifilm HS30EXR was brought out 13 months earlier than the L820 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades versus the L820 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Nikon L820
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | L820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
| L820 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 13 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon L820
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | L820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR features outer dimensions 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 L820 has dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L820 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR compared to the L820.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and L820 is 59 and 72 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and L820.
As you can tell, both the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has got the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The older Fujifilm HS30EXR will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L820 as a Portrait photography camera
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography factors
Nikon L820 Street photography factors
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (470 grams)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography information
Nikon L820 Sports photography information
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
excellent zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography factors
Nikon L820 Travel photography factors
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (675mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (470g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon L820
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no Timelapse recording
fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging details
Nikon L820 Vlogging details
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
fairly wide (23mm)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (470 grams)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L820 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Nikon Coolpix L820 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Nikon Coolpix L820 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-01-05 | 2013-01-29 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | EXR | - |
| Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 23-675mm (29.3x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.0-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| 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 | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| 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 | - |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 687 gr (1.51 lbs) | 470 gr (1.04 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") |
| 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 | - | 320 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | AA |
| Battery ID | NP-W126 | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $430 | $192 |