FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung GX-20
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe 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.
FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 & Samsung GX-20. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Samsung GX-20
HS10 | GX-20 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | January 2008 | More recent by 30 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the FujiFilm HS10
GX-20 | HS10 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Samsung GX-20
HS10 | GX-20 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
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 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.
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | Samsung GX-20 | |
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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 |