Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon D40

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Nikon D40, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and D40 (6MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and D40 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was revealed 5 years after the D40 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D40 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades versus the D40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Nikon D40. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Nikon D40 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides 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 D40 has specifications of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Nikon D40 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR compared to the D40.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and D40 is 59 and 71 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and D40.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will offer you more detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm HS30EXR should have a benefit in sensor innovation.