Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P90
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Older Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Updated by Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
- Released February 2009
- Earlier Model is Nikon P80

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P90 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and P90 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and P90 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm HS30EXR was introduced 2 years later than the P90 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades against the P90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Nikon Coolpix P90. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Nikon P90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Nikon P90
Fujifilm HS30EXR | P90 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 36 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
P90 | Fujifilm HS30EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon P90
Fujifilm HS30EXR | P90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR comes with outside 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) while the Nikon P90 has specifications of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Nikon P90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs the P90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and P90 is 59 and 70 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and P90.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P90 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Nikon Coolpix P90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Nikon Coolpix P90 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2009-02-03 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 687g (1.51 pounds) | 400g (0.88 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") |
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 ID | NP-W126 | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $430 | $700 |