Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P520

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.

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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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Nikon Coolpix P520. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Nikon P520 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.