FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Following is a thorough review of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and S2500HD (12MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and S2500HD (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HS20 EXR was announced 7 months after the S2500HD which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the HS20 EXR scores versus the S2500HD when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR provides physical measurements 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 S2500HD has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus FujiFilm S2500HD in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the HS20 EXR versus the S2500HD.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and S2500HD is 58 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and S2500HD.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern HS20 EXR is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.