Canon 5D MIII vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon 5D MIII and FujiFilm HS20 EXR, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and HS20 EXR (16MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and HS20 EXR (1/2") feature different sensor sizing.

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The 5D MIII was introduced 17 months after the HS20 EXR making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 5D MIII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 5D MIII scores against the HS20 EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D Mark III & FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 5D MIII Gallery & FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 5D MIII features outside dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the FujiFilm HS20 EXR has sizing of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 5D MIII and the HS20 EXR.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIII and HS20 EXR is 55 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIII and HS20 EXR.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIII using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 5D MIII will show more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent 5D MIII should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.