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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S1800

Portability
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Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S1800 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S1880
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S1800 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and FujiFilm S1800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and S1800 (12MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and S1800 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The HS20 EXR was launched 12 months after the S1800 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the HS20 EXR matches up vs the S1800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the FujiFilm S1800

 HS20 EXR S1800 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 12 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 S1800 HS20 EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and FujiFilm S1800

 HS20 EXR S1800 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S1800 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has physical dimensions 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 S1800 has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and FujiFilm S1800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the HS20 EXR compared to the S1800.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S1800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and S1800 is 58 and 78 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S1800 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S1800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and S1800.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern HS20 EXR provides an edge in sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S1800 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography information
FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography features
FujiFilm S1800 Street photography features
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screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
more heavy than others (730g)
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography advice
FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
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long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S1800 as a Travel photography camera
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good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (730g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
missing Timelapse function
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fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Vlogging with FujiFilm S1800
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others (730g)
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S1800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and FujiFilm S1800
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRFujiFilm FinePix S1800
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR FujiFilm FinePix S1800
Other name FinePix HS22 EXR FinePix S1880
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-02-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% 99%
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730g (1.61 pounds) 337g (0.74 pounds)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $600 $180