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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JX305
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus FujiFilm JX300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is relatively similar but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and JX300 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The HS20 EXR was announced within a month of the JX300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the HS20 EXR grades vs the JX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the FujiFilm JX300

 HS20 EXR JX300 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 JX300 HS20 EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and FujiFilm JX300

 HS20 EXR JX300 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has outside dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the FujiFilm JX300 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus FujiFilm JX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the JX300.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and JX300 is 58 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and JX300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2")
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
54
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than average in class (730 grams)
55
lighter than others (130g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (730g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others (130g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have Timelapse recording
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reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (730 grams)
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reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than others (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and FujiFilm JX300
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRFujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Also called FinePix HS22 EXR FinePix JX305
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 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 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1800s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
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 730g (1.61 lbs) 130g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - 180 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Card slots Single Single
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