Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 & FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery & FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
EX-ZR1000 | HS20 EXR | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 21 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Casio EX-ZR1000
HS20 EXR | EX-ZR1000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and FujiFilm HS20 EXR
EX-ZR1000 | HS20 EXR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | |
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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 |