FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm JZ500

Here, we are contrasting the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and FujiFilm JZ500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and JZ500 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HS20 EXR was revealed 7 months after the JZ500 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the HS20 EXR matches up vs the JZ500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR comes with outer measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ500 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and FujiFilm JZ500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the JZ500.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and JZ500 is 58 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and JZ500.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger HS20 EXR will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.