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Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Launched November 2009
FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS30EXR
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Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and HS20 EXR (16MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and HS20 EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor size.

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The EX-G1 was introduced 13 months earlier than the HS20 EXR which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-G1 grades versus the HS20 EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 EX-G1 HS20 EXR 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Casio EX-G1

 HS20 EXR EX-G1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011November 2009More modern by 13 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 EX-G1 HS20 EXR 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-G1 comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the FujiFilm HS20 EXR has specifications of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the HS20 EXR.

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and HS20 EXR is 94 and 58 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and HS20 EXR.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-G1 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will render more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography factors
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography factors
53
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (154g)
54
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
more heavy than average (730 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
23
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Travel photography camera
54
weather proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (154 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (730 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography details
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography details
31
you can focus manually
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging factors
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (154g)
25
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average (730 grams)
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Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and FujiFilm HS20 EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-G1FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR
Also called - FinePix HS22 EXR
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-11-18 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 gr (0.34 lbs) 730 gr (1.61 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-800 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $61 $600