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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon L830

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon L830 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon L820
  • Replacement is Nikon L840
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon L830 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the L830 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and L830 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was released 12 months prior to the L830 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores vs the L830 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Nikon L830

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR L830 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 L830 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon L830

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR L830 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with exterior dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Nikon L830 has measurements of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Nikon L830 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the L830.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and L830 is 54 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and L830.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR includes the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The older Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography factors
Nikon L830 Portrait photography factors
56
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography factors
Nikon L830 Street photography factors
53
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than competition in class (808 grams)
53
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others in class (508 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Sports photography with Nikon L830
62
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery (500 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
sensor is tiny (1/2")
51
great zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (390 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography info
Nikon L830 Travel photography info
56
great battery (500 shots)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (808g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
good battery life (390 shots)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (765mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (508 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography info
Nikon L830 Landscape photography info
53
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
great battery (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of Timelapse function
43
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (390 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging features
Nikon L830 Vlogging features
59
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (808g)
28
quite wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
heavier than others in class (508 grams)
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon L830
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRNikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Nikon Coolpix L830
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808g (1.78 lbs) 508g (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 500 photographs 390 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $500 $300