Clicky

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P530

Portability
59 Imaging
40 Features
57 Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
Portability
67 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
43

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P530 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon P520
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P530 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the P530 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and P530 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The Fujifilm HS35EXR was announced 13 months before the P530 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores against the P530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Nikon P530

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS35EXR P530 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

		

		

			
 P530 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon P530

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS35EXR P530 
Manual focus  More precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither includes Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR features outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon P530 has dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Nikon P530 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus the P530.
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P530 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and P530 is 59 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P530 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and P530.
As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR offers the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more aged Fujifilm HS35EXR will be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P530 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P530 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography details
Nikon P530 Portrait photography details
56
 has manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 provides face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
 sensor  is small (1/2")
44
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focusing
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Street Comparison
 Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Street photography camera
 Nikon P530 as a Street photography camera
55
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 sensor  is small (1/2")
 more heavy than others in class (687 grams)
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 heavier than competition in class (494g)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
Sports Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography features
Nikon P530 Sports photography features
55
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 good battery (600 shots)
 sensor  is small (1/2")
 has no phase detect AF
48
 incredible zoom range (24-1000mm  41.7 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (240 shots)
 lack of phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon P530 as a Travel photography camera
53
 good battery (600 shots)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than others in class (687 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
 MP count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (1000mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 bad battery life (240 CIPA)
 heavier than competition in class (494g)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography factors
Nikon P530 Landscape photography factors
53
 has manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 saves RAW formats
 good battery (600 CIPA)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is small (1/2")
 does not have Timelapse mode
45
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 bad battery life (240 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon P530 as a Vlogging camera
25
 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone support
 more heavy than others in class (687 grams)
27
 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 does not have mic port
 heavier than competition in class (494g)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	

		

			
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon P530 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon P530
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRNikon Coolpix P530
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Nikon Coolpix P530
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-02-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
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 lb) 494 grams (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $380 $280