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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L830

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L830 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon L820
  • New Model is Nikon L840
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L830 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the L830 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and L830 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm HS35EXR was introduced 12 months before the L830 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores versus the L830 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Nikon L830

 Fujifilm HS35EXR L830 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 L830 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon L830

 Fujifilm HS35EXR L830 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS35EXR comes with physical 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 L830 has sizing of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

See the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L830 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus the L830.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and L830 is 59 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and L830.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR includes the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The older Fujifilm HS35EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon L830
56
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography info
Nikon L830 Street photography info
55
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
heavier than others in class (687g)
53
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (508g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Sports photography camera
55
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (600 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (390 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography info
Nikon L830 Travel photography info
53
great battery (600 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (687g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
great battery life (390 per charge)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (765mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (508g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography advice
Nikon L830 Landscape photography advice
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
great battery (600 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2")
missing Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (390 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging information
Nikon L830 Vlogging information
25
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (687g)
28
decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (508 grams)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon L830
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRNikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Nikon Coolpix L830
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687 grams (1.51 pounds) 508 grams (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 photos 390 photos
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $380 $300