Updated (January, 2013): Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR vs Nikon Coolpix P520

Nikon Coolpix P510

76

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Fujifilm FinePix HS10

52
 
 
 
 

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
 

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm FinePix HS10

High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
1,000 fps
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
 
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differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm HS10
High-speed framerate Higher speed movies 1,000 fps vs 120 fps
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 Around 8.5x 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 HS10's lens captures marginally more light (0.2 f-stops)
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The HS10's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
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 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 10 fps vs 7 fps
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 More than 40% faster continuous shooting
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
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 9.7 MP
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 Almost the same
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Advantages of the Nikon P510
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 230k dots
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 More than 4x higher resolution screen
Zoom Significantly more zoom 41.7x vs 30x
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 More than 90% more zoom
Size Significantly smaller 120x83x102 mm vs 131x91x126 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
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 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
Thickness Thinner 4" vs 5"
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 Around 20% thinner
Weight Lighter 555 g vs 666 g
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 Around 20% lighter
Shutter lag Less shutter lag 380 ms vs 450 ms
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 Around 20% less delay when taking photos
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Fujifilm FinePix HS10 Fujifilm FinePix HS10
52 vs 76
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
HS10:30x
P510:41.7x
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
1080p @ 30fps
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
HS10:1 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
HS10:5"
P510:4"
Weight Heavy Help
HS10:666 g
P510:555 g
Size Large Help
HS10:131x91x126 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.

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$369 - $450
Zoom Has much more zoom
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the FinePix HS10
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Coolpix P510
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$299 - $315
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Battery life Has a significantly longer battery life
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Screen size Has a significantly smaller screen
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the FinePix HS10
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Coolpix P510
Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR

Super zoom

$350
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Battery life Has a significantly longer battery life
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the FinePix HS25 EXR vs the FinePix HS10
Compare the FinePix HS25 EXR vs the Coolpix P510
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Screen flips out Doesn't have a screen which flips out
Compare the D3100 vs the FinePix HS10
Compare the D3100 vs the Coolpix P510
Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Super zoom

$339
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Shutter lag Has slightly less shutter lag
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the FinePix HS30 EXR vs the FinePix HS10
Compare the FinePix HS30 EXR vs the Coolpix P510
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$595 - $805 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Compare the D5100 vs the FinePix HS10
Compare the D5100 vs the Coolpix P510
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$596
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the FinePix HS10
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Coolpix P510

Fujifilm FinePix HS10 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Super zoom

$404
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen
High-speed framerate Lower speed movies
Continuous shooting Shoots slower
Compare the FinePix HS20 EXR vs the FinePix HS10
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Super zoom

$595
Zoom More zoom
Size Smaller
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the PowerShot SX30 IS vs the FinePix HS10
Fujifilm FinePix SL300

Fujifilm FinePix SL300

Super zoom

$150
Size Smaller
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the FinePix SL300 vs the FinePix HS10
Fujifilm FinePix S4000

Fujifilm FinePix S4000

Super zoom
Size Significantly smaller
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the FinePix S4000 vs the FinePix HS10

Nikon Coolpix P510 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P520

Nikon Coolpix P520

Super zoom

$427
Screen size Larger screen
Macro focus Better macro capability
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Size Slightly larger
Compare the Coolpix P520 vs the Coolpix P510
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Super zoom

$348 - $478
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Battery life Much longer battery life
Zoom Significantly less zoom
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the Coolpix P510
Nikon Coolpix L820

Nikon Coolpix L820

Super zoom

$247 - $277
Size Smaller
High-speed framerate Higher speed movies
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Coolpix P510
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Super zoom

$219 - $229
Size Smaller
Weight Significantly lighter
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the PowerShot SX500 IS vs the Coolpix P510
Fujifilm FinePix S8200

Fujifilm FinePix S8200

Super zoom

$209 - $299
High-speed framerate Higher speed movies
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Compare the FinePix S8200 vs the Coolpix P510

appearance

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