Nikon D80 vs Fujifilm FinePix HS10

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D80 and the Fujifilm FinePix HS10, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Nikon D80 was introduced in September 2006 and Fujifilm FinePix HS10 was introduced in July 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D80 over Fujifilm FinePix HS10.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix HS10 over Nikon D80.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Nikon D80 has a 2.5" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix HS10 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 230k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Fujifilm FinePix HS10 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

Viewfinder

Nikon D80 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderFujifilm FinePix HS10 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. Nikon D80 has 95% coverage with 0.95x (0.63x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Fujifilm FinePix HS10 has 97% coverage magnification.

Nikon D80 features a 10.2 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.8 mm and a total area of 372.9 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode. Fujifilm FinePix HS10 features a 10.3 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

Fujifilm FinePix HS10 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Nikon D80 can take pictures up to 3872 x 2592 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix HS10 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1728, 2592 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Fujifilm FinePix HS10 has an image stabilization.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Nikon D80 comes with EN-EL3e battery pack and Fujifilm FinePix HS10 comes with 4 x AA battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Cameras have a single SD/SDHC card slot.

Shutter

Nikon D80 has Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon D80, and up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix HS10. Nikon D80 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Fujifilm FinePix HS10 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 13.00 m at ISO 100 on Nikon D80 and 3.10 m on Fujifilm FinePix HS10. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock to Nikon D80. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Nikon D80.

Nikon D80 body has dimensions of 132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.06 x 3.03") and Fujifilm FinePix HS10 body has dimensions of 131 x 91 x 126 mm (5.16 x 3.58 x 4.96"). Nikon D80 weighs 668 g (1.47 lb / 23.56 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix HS10 weighs 666 g (1.47 lb / 23.49 oz).

Nikon D80

Fujifilm FinePix HS10

132 mm

103 mm

131 mm

91 mm

103 mm

91 mm

77 mm

126 mm