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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L830

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L830 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(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  • Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR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
Nikon L830
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Nikon L830

 Fujifilm HS30EXR L830 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 L830 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 24 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon L830

 Fujifilm HS30EXR L830 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and L830 is 59 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Portrait photography camera
56
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Street photography camera
55
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
heavier than average (687g)
53
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average (508g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Sports photography camera
53
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography features
Nikon L830 Travel photography features
51
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (687g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
better than average battery life (390 shots)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (765mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (508 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography details
Nikon L830 Landscape photography details
51
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
missing Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (390 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging features
Nikon L830 Vlogging features
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average (687g)
28
fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than average (508 grams)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon L830
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRNikon Coolpix L830
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