• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 27.00mm - 486.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.3 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon P80 advantages over Fujifilm HS10

  • Less expensive
    $400 vs $500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    78 mm vs 126 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    395g vs 709g
    Lighter weight
  • Less shutter lag
    0.55 vs 0.90 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)

Fujifilm HS10 advantages over Nikon P80

  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Fast startup
    ~2.50 vs 3.6 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • More telephoto lens reach
    720 mm vs 486 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 400 vs 250 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 27 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    13.6 fps vs 1.2 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm S8100fd

Nikon P80
Fujifilm S8100fd
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Nikon P80 vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Fujifilm HS10
Fujifilm S8100fd
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • RAW file ability
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Fujifilm HS10 vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Compared to Olympus SP-565UZ

Nikon P80
Olympus SP-565UZ
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Hot shoe

Compare Nikon P80 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Fujifilm HS10
Olympus SP-565UZ
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Fujifilm HS10 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Nikon P80
Panasonic DMC-FZ35
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon P80 vs Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Fujifilm HS10
Panasonic DMC-FZ35
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Fujifilm HS10 vs Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Compared to Canon SX30 IS

Nikon P80
Canon SX30 IS
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
  • $440
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Fast startup

Compare Nikon P80 vs Canon SX30 IS

Fujifilm HS10
Canon SX30 IS
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • RAW file ability
  • $440
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm HS10 vs Canon SX30 IS

Compared to Canon SX40 HS

Nikon P80
Canon SX40 HS
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $342
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Fast startup

Compare Nikon P80 vs Canon SX40 HS

Fujifilm HS10
Canon SX40 HS
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • RAW file ability
  • $342
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm HS10 vs Canon SX40 HS

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