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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P530

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P530 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise 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
  • Superseded the Nikon P520
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P530 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the P530 (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and P530 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was launched 13 months prior to the P530 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores vs the P530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Nikon P530

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR P530 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 P530 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon P530

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR P530 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has got exterior dimensions 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 P530 has sizing of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon P530 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus the P530.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P530 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and P530 is 54 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P530 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and P530.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR uses the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged Fujifilm HS50 EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P530 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P530 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography advice
Nikon P530 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
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manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Street photography with Nikon P530
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screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (808g)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography factors
Nikon P530 Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (500 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
sensor is small (1/2")
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incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography details
Nikon P530 Travel photography details
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great battery (500 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (808 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (494 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography factors
Nikon P530 Landscape photography factors
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manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
saves RAW formats
great battery (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse recording
45
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (240 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging highlights
Nikon P530 Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (808 grams)
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (494g)
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon P530
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRNikon Coolpix P530
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Nikon Coolpix P530
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-02-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 8.00 m
Flash settings - TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
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 (60 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
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 808 grams (1.78 lb) 494 grams (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9")
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 240 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $500 $280