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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P510

Portability
59 Imaging
39 Features
59 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
Portability
66 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P510 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Updated by Fujifilm HS35EXR
Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon P500
  • Newer Model is Nikon P520
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P510 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the P510 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and P510 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was revealed 6 months prior to the P510 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up against the P510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Nikon P510

          

          

            
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Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

          

          

            
 P510 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon P510

          

          

            
 Fujifilm HS30EXR P510 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2012Same age
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P510 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR enjoys physical 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) whilst the Nikon P510 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).
See the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Nikon P510 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR compared to the P510.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P510 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and P510 is 59 and 66 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P510 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P510 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and P510.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR uses the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult.

            Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P510 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon P510
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 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
 sensor size is tiny (1/2")
43
 manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has face detect autofocus
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Street photography with Nikon P510
55
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 sensor size is tiny (1/2")
 heavier than average (687 grams)
50
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 more heavy than average (555g)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography factors
Nikon P510 Sports photography factors
52
 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
 great zoom range (24-1000mm  41.7 x zoom)
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery (200 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Travel photography with Nikon P510
51
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 heavier than average (687g)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 long zoom (1000mm)
 low battery (200 per charge)
 more heavy than average (555 grams)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P510 Landscape photography highlights
51
 manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 supports RAW formats
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2")
 no Time Lapse recording
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 manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 low battery (200 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging information
Nikon P510 Vlogging information
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with mic port
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 heavier than average (687g)
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 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 doesn't have microphone support
 more heavy than average (555 grams)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P510 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon P510
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRNikon Coolpix P510
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Nikon Coolpix P510
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2012-07-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 687g (1.51 pounds) 555g (1.22 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 200 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $430 $600