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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P90

Portability
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Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P90 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(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
Nikon P90
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Nikon P90

 Fujifilm HS30EXR P90 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 P90 Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon P90

 Fujifilm HS30EXR P90 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P90 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography details
Nikon P90 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
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manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Street photography with Nikon P90
55
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
more heavy than average (687 grams)
55
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography details
Nikon P90 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Travel photography with Nikon P90
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (687g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P90 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have Timelapse recording
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manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P90 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average (687g)
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quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon P90
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRNikon Coolpix P90
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