Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon S01

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Nikon S01, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and S01 (10MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and S01 (1/2.9") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was revealed 17 months earlier than the S01 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S01 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades vs the S01 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Nikon Coolpix S01. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Nikon S01 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has got outside dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Nikon S01 has specifications of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Nikon S01 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR compared to the S01.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and S01 is 59 and 97 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and S01.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will offer you extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be behind in sensor innovation.