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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Revealed September 2012
FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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 Known as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and FujiFilm HS20 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the HS20 EXR (16MP) is relatively close but the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and HS20 EXR (1/2") possess different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR1000 was announced 21 months later than the HS20 EXR which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR1000 grades against the HS20 EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 EX-ZR1000 HS20 EXR 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2011More recent by 21 months
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 HS20 EXR EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 EX-ZR1000 HS20 EXR 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 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).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and FujiFilm HS20 EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the HS20 EXR.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and HS20 EXR is 90 and 58 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and HS20 EXR.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR1000 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The newer EX-ZR1000 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
43
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography advice
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography advice
68
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (255 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
more heavy than competition (730 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Sports photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
50
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 shots)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lighter than others (255g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (730 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography highlights
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging advice
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (255 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
25
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (730 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and FujiFilm HS20 EXR
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR
Also Known as - FinePix HS22 EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-09-25 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 EXR
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k 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 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 grams (0.56 lbs) 730 grams (1.61 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 life 470 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $572 $600