Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L830
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L830 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Launched January 2012
- Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Successor is Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Replaced the Nikon L820
- Replacement is Nikon L840
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L830 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the L830 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and L830 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm HS30EXR was launched 24 months prior to the L830 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up against the L830 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L830 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Nikon Coolpix L830. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Nikon L830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Nikon L830
Fujifilm HS30EXR | L830 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
L830 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | January 2012 | More recent by 24 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon L830
Fujifilm HS30EXR | L830 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides outside measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Nikon L830 has specifications of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") having a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon L830 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the L830.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and L830 is 59 and 71 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and L830.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR features the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The older Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L830 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Nikon Coolpix L830 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Nikon Coolpix L830 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 23-765mm (33.3x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 9.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 687g (1.51 lb) | 508g (1.12 lb) |
Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 390 photos |
Type of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | NP-W126 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $430 | $300 |