Fujifilm FinePix
HS20
 vs
Nikon Coolpix
P510

Updated (February, 2012): Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR vs Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

100

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P510

Zoom
 Great zoom
41.7x
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
240 fps
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

83
"If all-in-one convenience tops your priorities then the HS20 certainly ticks a lot of boxes and is well worth a look."
trustedreviews.com | talking about the HS20's overall-performance
"the sensor-shift image stabilisation does a noteworthy job of compensating for camera shake at long focal lengths."
trustedreviews.com | talking about the HS20's image-stabilization

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm FinePix HS20

High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
320 fps
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
External flash
 External flash
Better lighting

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm HS20
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
Help
 The HS20's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Battery life Much longer battery life 400 shots vs 200 shots
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 2x more shots per battery charge
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
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 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution 10.6 MP vs 9.7 MP
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 Capture around 10% more detail in your photos
Aperture Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.0
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 At its widest zoom, the HS20's lens captures marginally more light (0.2 f-stops)
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
Help
 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
High-speed framerate Higher speed movies 320 fps vs 240 fps
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 More than 30% higher fps
Sensor size Larger sensor 1/2" 6.4x4.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
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 Around 10% larger sensor
Macro focus Better macro capability 1 cm vs 2 cm
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 Focus on subjects 2x closer to the lens
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 8 fps vs 7 fps
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 More than 10% faster continuous shooting
Lowest price Cheaper $299.00 vs $396.95
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 The best price we've seen is $98 cheaper (more than 20% less)
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures 30s vs 4s
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 7.5x longer exposures
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Learn more about
the Fujifilm HS20

Advantages of the Nikon P510
Zoom Much more zoom 41.7x vs 30x
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 More than 90% more zoom
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 460k dots
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 More than 2x higher resolution screen
Size Significantly smaller 120x83x102 mm vs 130x90x126 mm
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 More than 30% smaller
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
Help
 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Sensor shift
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 Less risk of blur
Weight Significantly lighter 555 g vs 730 g
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 More than 20% lighter
Thickness Thinner 4" vs 5"
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 Around 20% thinner
Nikon Coolpix P510 Learn more about
the Nikon P510
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS20
83 vs 100
Explain scores
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Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon Coolpix P510.

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similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom Incredible zoom Help
HS20:30x
P510:41.7x
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
1080p @ 30fps
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
24 mm
High-speed framerate Very high speed movies Help
HS20:320 fps
P510:240 fps
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
HS20:1 cm
P510:2 cm
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Thickness Quite thick Help
HS20:5"
P510:4"
Weight Heavy Help
HS20:730 g
P510:555 g
Lowest price Very expensive Help
HS20:$299.00
P510:$396.95
Size Large Help
HS20:130x90x126 mm
P510:120x83x102 mm
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons

Compared to recent super zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
External mic jack Neither has an external mic jack Help
Limited to the in-camera mic

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$347 - $380
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Screen size Has a significantly smaller screen
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the FinePix HS20
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Coolpix P510
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$300
Weight Is slightly lighter
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the FinePix HS20
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Coolpix P510
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Super zoom

$399
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the FinePix HS20
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the Coolpix P510
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Super zoom

$499 - $500
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the FinePix HS20
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the Coolpix P510
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Super zoom

$409
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the FinePix HS20
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the Coolpix P510
Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Super zoom

$438 - $500
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Battery life Has a much longer battery life
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the FinePix HS30 EXR vs the FinePix HS20
Compare the FinePix HS30 EXR vs the Coolpix P510
Nikon Coolpix L810

Nikon Coolpix L810

Super zoom

$250 - $265
Size Is slightly smaller
Thickness Is thinner
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the Coolpix L810 vs the FinePix HS20
Compare the Coolpix L810 vs the Coolpix P510

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix HS10

Fujifilm FinePix HS10

Super zoom

$569
High-speed framerate Higher speed movies
Continuous shooting Shoots faster
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Screen resolution Lower resolution screen
Compare the FinePix HS10 vs the FinePix HS20

Nikon Coolpix P510 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon Coolpix P510.

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discussion

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Avatar for Snapsort Snapsort (2:42 PM, April 03, 2012)
You are right, that is our mistake, I will fix that up soon. Thank you very much for pointing that out.
 
Lunset (2:38 PM, April 03, 2012)
Snapsort, I have the FP HS20 and I can create panoramas.