Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR
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Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
EX-G1 | HS20 EXR |
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Casio EX-G1
HS20 EXR | EX-G1 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | November 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and FujiFilm HS20 EXR
EX-G1 | HS20 EXR | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-G1 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | |
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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 |