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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P1000

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P1000 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Succeeded the Nikon P900
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P1000 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the P1000 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and P1000 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was brought out 7 years prior to the P1000 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades vs the P1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Nikon P1000

 Fujifilm HS30EXR P1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 P1000 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
RevealedJuly 2018January 2012Newer by 79 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon P1000

 Fujifilm HS30EXR P1000 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P1000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has got outside dimensions 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 P1000 has sizing of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") along with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the P1000.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P1000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and P1000 is 59 and 49 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P1000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and P1000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has got the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh easier. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography details
Nikon P1000 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
57
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Street photography with Nikon P1000
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has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
51
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (1,415g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography information
Nikon P1000 Sports photography information
53
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography info
Nikon P1000 Travel photography info
51
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (687g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
connects via bluetooth
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (3000mm)
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (1,415g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography factors
Nikon P1000 Landscape photography factors
51
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
no Timelapse recording
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging details
Nikon P1000 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
58
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (1,415 grams)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon P1000
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRNikon Coolpix P1000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Nikon Coolpix P1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2018-07-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Nikon Expeed
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-3000mm (125.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 99 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 12.00 m (at Auto ISO)
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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 gr (1.51 pounds) 1415 gr (3.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1")
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 - 250 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $430 $1,000