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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L840

Portability
59 Imaging
40 Features
59 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67 Imaging
41 Features
48 Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Updated by Fujifilm HS35EXR
Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon L830
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L840 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the L840 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and L840 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was unveiled 4 years prior to the L840 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up against the L840 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Nikon L840

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS30EXR L840 
Focus manually  Very precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

		

		

			
 L840 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2012Newer by 37 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon L840

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS30EXR L840 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither features Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR enjoys external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Nikon L840 has measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon L840 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs the L840.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L840 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and L840 is 59 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and L840.
Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography factors
Nikon L840 Portrait photography factors
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 has manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
 small sensor (1/2")
36
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 provides face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography advice
Nikon L840 Street photography advice
55
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 small sensor (1/2")
 more heavy than competition in class (687g)
51
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 more heavy than competitors in class (538g)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography details
Nikon L840 Sports photography details
53
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 small sensor (1/2")
 lacks phase detect AF
51
 long zoom range (23-855mm  37.2 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 great battery power (590 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography highlights
Nikon L840 Travel photography highlights
51
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition in class (687g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
 great battery power (590 CIPA)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (23mm)
 very long reach (855mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors in class (538 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography features
Nikon L840 Landscape photography features
51
 has manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 exports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor (1/2")
 does not have Timelapse recording
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 quite wide (23mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 great battery power (590 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging info
Nikon L840 Vlogging info
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 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 comes with external microphone support
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
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 quite wide (23mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no microphone port
 more heavy than competitors in class (538g)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon L840 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon L840
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRNikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Nikon Coolpix L840
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2015-02-10
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 measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
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) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 7.4fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 687g (1.51 pounds) 538g (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
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 - 590 photographs
Battery form - 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 recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $430 $400