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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P510

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P510 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon P500
  • Renewed by Nikon P520
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P510 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the P510 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and P510 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was brought out 7 months after the P510 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up versus the P510 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Nikon P510

 Fujifilm HS35EXR P510 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2012Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 P510 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon P510

 Fujifilm HS35EXR P510 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P510 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS35EXR enjoys external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon P510 has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR against the P510.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P510 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and P510 is 59 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P510 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P510 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and P510.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR offers the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more recent Fujifilm HS35EXR should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P510 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography details
Nikon P510 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2")
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography info
Nikon P510 Street photography info
55
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
51
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (555g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography information
Nikon P510 Sports photography information
55
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (600 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography info
Nikon P510 Travel photography info
53
great battery power (600 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (687g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
not so great battery (200 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (555g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography information
Nikon P510 Landscape photography information
53
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
exports RAW files
great battery power (600 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no Time Lapse function
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manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging features
Nikon P510 Vlogging features
25
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (687g)
27
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (555 grams)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon P510
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRNikon Coolpix P510
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Nikon Coolpix P510
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-07-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Expeed C2
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 gr (1.51 lb) 555 gr (1.22 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0")
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 600 photographs 200 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $380 $600