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Casio EX-ZR10 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Casio EX-ZR10 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2010
FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Updated by Fujifilm HS30EXR
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-ZR10 and FujiFilm HS20 EXR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and HS20 EXR (16MP) and the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and HS20 EXR (1/2") offer different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR10 was manufactured 3 months earlier than the HS20 EXR which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR10 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-ZR10 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 EX-ZR10 HS20 EXR 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Casio EX-ZR10

 HS20 EXR EX-ZR10 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 EX-ZR10 HS20 EXR 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2011Same generation
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 offers external dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the FujiFilm HS20 EXR has measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR10 and FujiFilm HS20 EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the HS20 EXR.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and HS20 EXR is 93 and 58 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and HS20 EXR.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR10 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography advice
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
more heavy than others (730g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography factors
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography info
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography info
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (730 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging info
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others (730g)
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and FujiFilm HS20 EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR
Other name - FinePix HS22 EXR
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-20 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 730 grams (1.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-110 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $190 $600