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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Updated by Fujifilm HS30EXR
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2990
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is very similar but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and S2950 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The HS20 EXR was revealed about the same time to the S2950 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the HS20 EXR grades vs the S2950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the FujiFilm S2950

 HS20 EXR S2950 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 S2950 HS20 EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and FujiFilm S2950

 HS20 EXR S2950 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has outside dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2950 has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus FujiFilm S2950 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the HS20 EXR versus the S2950.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and S2950 is 58 and 76 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and S2950.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Street photography camera
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screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
more heavy than others (730 grams)
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Sports photography with FujiFilm S2950
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography advice
FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography advice
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (730 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging details
FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging details
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (730g)
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and FujiFilm S2950
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRFujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Alternative name FinePix HS22 EXR FinePix S2990
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
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)
Max 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730g (1.61 lbs) 437g (0.96 lbs)
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 All around 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 life - 300 photos
Battery format - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $600 $330