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FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix HS11
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Released January 2008
  • Succeeded the Samsung GX-10
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Let's look closer at the FujiFilm HS10 and Samsung GX-20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the HS10 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The HS10 was announced 2 years later than the GX-20 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the HS10 grades versus the GX-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Samsung GX-20

 HS10 GX-20 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2008More recent by 30 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the FujiFilm HS10

 GX-20 HS10 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Samsung GX-20

 HS10 GX-20 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS10 enjoys outer measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm HS10 and Samsung GX-20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the HS10 versus the GX-20.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HS10 and GX-20 is 60 and 58 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HS10 and GX-20.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HS10 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung GX-20 will offer greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent HS10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
72
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS10
Street photography with Samsung GX-20
54
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (666g)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography information
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography information
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
45
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (666g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS10
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-20
44
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Vlogging camera
23
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (666 grams)
9
no video recording
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Samsung GX-20
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Samsung GX-20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Samsung GX-20
Otherwise known as FinePix HS11 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-07-06 2008-01-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4688 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 666 grams (1.47 lb) 800 grams (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 714
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $900 $850