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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P950

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P950 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
  • Released January 2012
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Released January 2020
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P950 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Nikon P950

 Fujifilm HS30EXR P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 P950 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2020January 2012Newer by 97 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon P950

 Fujifilm HS30EXR P950 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P950 size comparison

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

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography advice
Nikon P950 Portrait photography advice
56
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2")
57
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography advice
Nikon P950 Street photography advice
55
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2")
heavier than average (687 grams)
53
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (1,005 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography details
Nikon P950 Sports photography details
53
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
54
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography features
Nikon P950 Travel photography features
51
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (687g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
has bluetooth
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (2000mm)
heavier than others (1,005 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography advice
Nikon P950 Landscape photography advice
51
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
55
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging details
Nikon P950 Vlogging details
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than average (687 grams)
59
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (1,005 grams)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon P950
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRNikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Nikon Coolpix P950
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2020-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 90 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 300 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lb) 1005 grams (2.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
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 life - 290 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
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
Pricing at launch $430 $797