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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S1600

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S1600 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS30EXR
FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1770
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S1600 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S1600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and S1600 (12MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and S1600 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The HS20 EXR was introduced 12 months later than the S1600 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the HS20 EXR scores versus the S1600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the FujiFilm S1600

 HS20 EXR S1600 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 12 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 S1600 HS20 EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and FujiFilm S1600

 HS20 EXR S1600 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S1600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR comes with exterior dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the FujiFilm S1600 has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

See the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S1600 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the S1600.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S1600 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and S1600 is 58 and 78 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S1600 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S1600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and S1600.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer HS20 EXR is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S1600 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography factors
55
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography features
FujiFilm S1600 Street photography features
54
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
more heavy than average (730 grams)
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography factors
FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography factors
52
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S1600 as a Travel photography camera
51
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (730 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
55
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography features
FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography features
51
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have Timelapse mode
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging factors
FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging factors
25
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average (730g)
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S1600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and FujiFilm S1600
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRFujiFilm FinePix S1600
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR FujiFilm FinePix S1600
Otherwise known as FinePix HS22 EXR FinePix S1770
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-02-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% 99%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 grams (1.61 lb) 337 grams (0.74 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 ID 4 x AA 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
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $600 $130