Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P500
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Introduced January 2012
- Old Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Replacement is Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Later Model is Nikon P510
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P500 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and P500 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and P500 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The Fujifilm HS30EXR was introduced 11 months after the P500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up vs the P500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Nikon Coolpix P500. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Nikon P500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Nikon P500
Fujifilm HS30EXR | P500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | February 2011 | Newer by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
P500 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon P500
Fujifilm HS30EXR | P500 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR offers external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon P500 has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon P500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR compared to the P500.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and P500 is 59 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and P500.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Nikon Coolpix P500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Nikon Coolpix P500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2011-02-09 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-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 | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 23-810mm (35.2x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 8.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 687 grams (1.51 pounds) | 494 grams (1.09 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126 | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $430 | $399 |