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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S2800HD Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2900HD
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus FujiFilm S2800HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the S2800HD (14MP) is fairly close but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and S2800HD (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The HS20 EXR was launched 12 months after the S2800HD which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the HS20 EXR scores vs the S2800HD with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 HS20 EXR S2800HD 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 12 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 S2800HD HS20 EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and FujiFilm S2800HD

 HS20 EXR S2800HD 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR comes with physical dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2800HD has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus FujiFilm S2800HD in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the HS20 EXR compared to the S2800HD.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S2800HD size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and S2800HD is 58 and 75 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S2800HD top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and S2800HD.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent HS20 EXR is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S2800HD sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
55
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
54
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than competitors in class (730g)
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Sports photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
52
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography features
FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography features
51
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (730g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography info
FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography info
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Vlogging with FujiFilm S2800HD
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (730g)
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and FujiFilm S2800HD
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRFujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Also Known as FinePix HS22 EXR FinePix S2900HD
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-02-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 14MP
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 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 99 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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 lbs) 437 grams (0.96 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 110 x 74 x 82mm (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, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $600 $260