Fujifilm FinePix
HS30 EXR
 vs
Nikon Coolpix
P510

Updated (January, 2013): Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR vs Nikon Coolpix P520

Nikon Coolpix P510

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Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

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Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P510

Zoom
 Great zoom
41.7x
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
 

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
320 fps
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
11 fps
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
 

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm HS30 EXR
Battery life Much longer battery life 600 shots vs 200 shots
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 3x more shots per battery charge
High-speed framerate Higher speed movies 320 fps vs 120 fps
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 More than 2.5x higher fps
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
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 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Aperture Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.0
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 At its widest zoom, the HS30 EXR's lens captures marginally more light (0.2 f-stops)
True resolution Higher true resolution 10.6 MP vs 9.7 MP
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 Capture around 10% more detail in your photos
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 11 fps vs 7 fps
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 Around 60% faster continuous shooting
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
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 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Shutter lag Less shutter lag 230 ms vs 380 ms
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 Around 40% less delay when taking photos
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
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures 30s vs 8s
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 Around 4x longer exposures
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $299.00 vs $339.00
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 The best price we've seen is $40 cheaper (more than 10% less)
Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR Learn more about
the Fujifilm HS30 EXR

Advantages of the Nikon P510
Zoom Significantly 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 131x97x126 mm
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 Around 40% smaller
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 Lighter 555 g vs 687 g
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 Around 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 HS30 EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR
60 vs 83
Explain scores
Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P510
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon Coolpix P510.

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom Great zoom Help
HS30 EXR:30x
P510:41.7x
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
3D 3D photos Help
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
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
HS30 EXR:1 cm
P510:2 cm
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Thickness Quite thick Help
HS30 EXR:5"
P510:4"
Weight Heavy Help
HS30 EXR:687 g
P510:555 g
Size Large Help
HS30 EXR:131x97x126 mm
P510:120x83x102 mm

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
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
3,200 ISO

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P520

Nikon Coolpix P520

Super zoom

$427
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Compare the Coolpix P520 vs the FinePix HS30 EXR
Compare the Coolpix P520 vs the Coolpix P510
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$429 - $450
Zoom Has much more zoom
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the FinePix HS30 EXR
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Coolpix P510
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Super zoom

$720
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the FinePix HS30 EXR
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the Coolpix P510
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Super zoom

$327 - $348
Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the FinePix HS30 EXR
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the Coolpix P510
Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR

Super zoom

$350
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the FinePix HS25 EXR vs the FinePix HS30 EXR
Compare the FinePix HS25 EXR vs the Coolpix P510
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$299 - $311
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the FinePix HS30 EXR
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Coolpix P510
Nikon Coolpix L820

Nikon Coolpix L820

Super zoom

$277
Size Is slightly smaller
Thickness Is thinner
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Screen flips out Doesn't have a screen which flips out
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the FinePix HS30 EXR
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Coolpix P510

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

Super zoom

$332 - $399
Autofocus Faster autofocus
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the FinePix HS35EXR vs the FinePix HS30 EXR

Nikon Coolpix P510 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

appearance

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR Nikon Coolpix P510
Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR Nikon Coolpix P510
Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR Nikon Coolpix P510

discussion

Showing 7 comments

Ranarajo (3:17 AM, July 21, 2012)
I yaus HS30 an P510  HS30 is 85% DSLR an  P510 55% DSLR camara
 
Armanali (3:10 AM, July 21, 2012)
fuji HS30 is batar dan P5100  i tri  fuji is mor nacaral calar
 
Ranarohem (3:05 AM, July 21, 2012)
fuji HS30 good camara
 
Ben (3:49 PM, July 03, 2012)
p510 is terrible!! how does it get 100
 
Sarah (8:24 AM, May 25, 2012)
I think this comparison is biased.
 
Mickeyg (8:59 PM, March 28, 2012)
Please disclose the "deal" snapsort has with Nikon
 
Tex (10:28 PM, February 25, 2012)
In Comparing cameras, why is Popularity included as one of the parameters? In my opinion, popularity has nothing to do with performance.