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Casio EX-100 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
64
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Casio EX-100 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Announced February 2014
FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
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Casio EX-100 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-100 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and HS20 EXR (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and HS20 EXR (1/2") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-100 was unveiled 3 years after the HS20 EXR which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-100 matches up versus the HS20 EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 EX-100 HS20 EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 38 months
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Casio EX-100

 HS20 EXR EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 EX-100 HS20 EXR 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-100 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 features exterior measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR has sizing of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-100 vs the HS20 EXR.

Casio EX-100 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and HS20 EXR is 83 and 58 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and HS20 EXR.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-100 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-100 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-100
Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
42
focusing manually
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
55
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-100
Street photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
71
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
54
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
heavier than others (730g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography factors
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography factors
50
high shutter speed (1/20,000s)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
good battery life (390 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-100
Travel photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
63
good battery life (390 CIPA)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (730g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (390 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
heavier than others (730 grams)
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Casio EX-100 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and FujiFilm HS20 EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-100FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR
Also called as - FinePix HS22 EXR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-02-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR
Sensor type CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/20000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.10 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389 gr (0.86 lbs) 730 gr (1.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $572 $600