Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P100

Following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and P100 (10MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and P100 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was introduced 2 years after the P100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores vs the P100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Nikon Coolpix P100. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Nikon P100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides external measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon P100 has dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon P100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the P100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and P100 is 54 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and P100.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will deliver greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm HS50 EXR will have an edge in sensor tech.