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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P500

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix P500 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P500 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(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
Nikon P500
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Nikon P500

 Fujifilm HS30EXR P500 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 P500 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon P500

 Fujifilm HS30EXR P500 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon P500
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
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has manual focus
supports face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon P500 as a Street photography camera
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screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
more heavy than others in class (687g)
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screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography details
Nikon P500 Sports photography details
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (23-810mm 35.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography factors
Nikon P500 Travel photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (687 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (810mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (494g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography information
Nikon P500 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (220 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging details
Nikon P500 Vlogging details
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (687 grams)
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decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (494 grams)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon P500
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRNikon Coolpix P500
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