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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P530

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 P530 front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P530 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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS35EXR
Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon P520
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P530 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the P530 (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and P530 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was released 3 years earlier than the P530 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up vs the P530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Nikon P530

 Fujifilm HS30EXR P530 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 P530 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon P530

 Fujifilm HS30EXR P530 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR offers outer measurements 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 P530 has specifications of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P530 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the P530.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P530 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and P530 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P530 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and P530.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR uses the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh easier. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P530 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P530 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P530 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
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focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography info
Nikon P530 Street photography info
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has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (494g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography highlights
Nikon P530 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Travel photography with Nikon P530
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than others (494 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography factors
Nikon P530 Landscape photography factors
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you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging highlights
Nikon P530 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
heavier than others (494g)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon P530
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRNikon Coolpix P530
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Nikon Coolpix P530
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2014-02-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lbs) 494 grams (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $430 $280