Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon S9100

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and S9100 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was revealed 6 months later than the S9100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades versus the S9100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has proportions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Nikon S9100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and the S9100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and S9100 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and S9100.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.