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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P80

Portability
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Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P80 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Earlier Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Nikon P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Refreshed by Nikon P90
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P80 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and P80 (10MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and P80 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was revealed 3 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores versus the P80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Nikon P80

 Fujifilm HS30EXR P80 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 P80 Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon P80

 Fujifilm HS30EXR P80 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P80 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR features external dimensions 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 P80 has proportions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Nikon P80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the P80.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and P80 is 59 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and P80.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will provide you with more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS30EXR should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P80 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2")
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Street photography with Nikon P80
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screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2")
heavier than average in class (687g)
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography information
Nikon P80 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P80 as a Travel photography camera
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decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (687 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon P80
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2")
no Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P80 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
heavier than average in class (687 grams)
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quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon P80
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRNikon Coolpix P80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Nikon Coolpix P80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
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) 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687g (1.51 pounds) 405g (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1")
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 ID NP-W126 EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $430 $400