Clicky

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P520

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Replaced the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Nikon P520
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon P510
  • Later Model is Nikon P530
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P520 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the P520 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and P520 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The Fujifilm HS30EXR was manufactured 13 months before the P520 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up against the P520 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Nikon P520

 Fujifilm HS30EXR P520 

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 P520 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon P520

 Fujifilm HS30EXR P520 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides exterior 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 P520 has specifications of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P520 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR compared to the P520.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P520 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and P520 is 59 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and P520.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon P520 will give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P520 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon P520
56
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
41
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography highlights
Nikon P520 Street photography highlights
55
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
heavier than competitors in class (687g)
51
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others in class (550 grams)
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography advice
Nikon P520 Sports photography advice
53
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Travel photography camera
51
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (687g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (550g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Landscape photography camera
51
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
missing Time Lapse function
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging details
Nikon P520 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (687g)
57
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others in class (550g)
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon P520
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRNikon Coolpix P520
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Nikon Coolpix P520
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2013-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lbs) 550 grams (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0")
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 - 200 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $430 $380