Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P950

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and P950 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was manufactured 9 years before the P950 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up versus the P950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Nikon Coolpix P950. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Nikon P950 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR features outside dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon P950 has sizing of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P950 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR compared to the P950.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and P950 is 59 and 52 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and P950.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR contains the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh easier. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.