Fujifilm FinePix
HS22
 vs
Nikon Coolpix
P100

Updated (January, 2012): Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS33 EXR vs Nikon Coolpix P500

Fujifilm FinePix HS22 EXR

83

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm FinePix HS22

High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
320 fps
True resolution
 High true resolution
10.6 MP
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
Nikon Coolpix P100

67
Runner-up

Nikon Coolpix P100
"Good high ISO performance"
digitalcamerareview.com | talking about the P100's iso-noise
"Materials, fit, and finish are typical for the class and price point."
digitalcamerareview.com | talking about the P100's build-quality

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P100

Size
 Really small
Prosumer size 114x83x99 mm
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Weight
 Light-weight
481 g

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm HS22
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
Help
 The HS22's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Zoom More zoom 30x vs 26.1x
Help
 More than 30% more zoom
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
Help
 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Wide angle Better wide angle 24 mm vs 26 mm
Help
 Around 10% better wide angle
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
Help
 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution 10.6 MP vs 9.8 MP
Help
 Capture around 10% more detail in your photos
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
Help
 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
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures 30s vs 8s
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 Around 4x longer exposures
Fujifilm FinePix HS22 EXR Learn more about
the Fujifilm HS22

Advantages of the Nikon P100
Size Significantly smaller 114x83x99 mm vs 130x90x126 mm
Help
 Around 40% smaller
Weight Significantly lighter 481 g vs 730 g
Help
 More than 30% lighter
Thickness Thinner 3.9" vs 5"
Help
 More than 20% thinner
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 10 fps vs 8 fps
Help
 Around 30% faster continuous shooting
Shutter lag Slightly less shutter lag 190 ms vs 350 ms
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 Around 50% less delay when taking photos
Nikon Coolpix P100 Learn more about
the Nikon P100
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Fujifilm FinePix HS22 EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS22
83 vs 67
Explain scores
Nikon Coolpix P100 Nikon Coolpix P100
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Fujifilm FinePix HS22 EXR.

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similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom Incredible zoom Help
HS22:30x
P100:26.1x
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
1080p @ 30fps
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.8
High-speed framerate Very high speed movies Help
HS22:320 fps
P100:240 fps
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
1 cm
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
HS22:8 fps
P100:10 fps
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Thickness Quite thick Help
HS22:5"
P100:3.9"
Weight Heavy Help
HS22:730 g
P100:481 g
Light sensitivity (boost) No boost ISO Help
Lacks boost light sensitivity
Size Large Help
HS22:130x90x126 mm
P100:114x83x99 mm
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
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
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$300
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Battery life Has a much shorter battery life
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the FinePix HS22
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Coolpix P100
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$347 - $380
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Weight Is slightly heavier
Screen size Has a significantly smaller screen
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the FinePix HS22
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Coolpix P100
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$397 - $400
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the FinePix HS22
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Coolpix P100
Fujifilm FinePix HS11

Fujifilm FinePix HS11

Super zoom
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the FinePix HS11 vs the FinePix HS22
Compare the FinePix HS11 vs the Coolpix P100
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Super zoom

$409
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Weight Is slightly heavier
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the FinePix HS22
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the Coolpix P100
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $547 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Screen flips out Doesn't have a screen which flips out
Continuous shooting Doesn't shoot as fast continuously
Compare the D3100 vs the FinePix HS22
Compare the D3100 vs the Coolpix P100
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Super zoom

$420
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Weight Is slightly heavier
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
Compare the PowerShot SX30 IS vs the FinePix HS22
Compare the PowerShot SX30 IS vs the Coolpix P100

Fujifilm FinePix HS22 EXR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix HS28 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS28 EXR

Super zoom
Touch screen Has a touch screen
3D Takes 3D photos
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the FinePix HS28 EXR vs the FinePix HS22
Fujifilm FinePix HS33 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS33 EXR

Super zoom
3D Takes 3D photos
Battery life Much longer battery life
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Size Larger
Compare the FinePix HS33 EXR vs the FinePix HS22

Nikon Coolpix P100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

Super zoom

$355
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Size Slightly smaller
True resolution Much lower true resolution
Zoom Less zoom
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 vs the Coolpix P100
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P150

Compact
Size Much smaller
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Screen size Much smaller screen
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-P150 vs the Coolpix P100
Nikon Coolpix P90

Nikon Coolpix P90

Super zoom
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Movie format Lower resolution movies
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Coolpix P90 vs the Coolpix P100

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discussion

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Blueflyte (3:57 AM, March 05, 2011)
hi. i checked the superzooms listed on this site about a month ago and the hs22 was ranked #1 while the P100 was at #3. I was surprised to see that the P100 has jumped up to #1. did the P100 get some upgrades?