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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P510

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P510 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon P500
  • Successor is Nikon P520
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P510 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the P510 (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and P510 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was unveiled 7 months after the P510 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores against the P510 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Nikon P510

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR P510 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2012More modern by 7 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 P510 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon P510

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR P510 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P510 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has external measurements 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 P510 has dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon P510 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR compared to the P510.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P510 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and P510 is 54 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P510 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P510 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and P510.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR uses the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The younger Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P510 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography info
Nikon P510 Portrait photography info
56
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2")
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Street photography with Nikon P510
53
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than others in class (808g)
51
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (555 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography highlights
Nikon P510 Sports photography highlights
62
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery power (500 shots)
supports phase detect AF
tiny sensor size (1/2")
51
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography details
Nikon P510 Travel photography details
56
good battery power (500 per charge)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (808g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
terrible battery (200 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (555 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P510 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
exports RAW files
good battery power (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
missing Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging details
Nikon P510 Vlogging details
59
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (808g)
27
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (555 grams)
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon P510
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRNikon Coolpix P510
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR 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
Powered by EXR Processor II 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808 grams (1.78 lb) 555 grams (1.22 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 500 images 200 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $500 $600