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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S4000

Portability
58
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS30EXR
FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S4050
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and FujiFilm S4000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the S4000 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and S4000 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The HS20 EXR was announced at a similar time to the S4000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the HS20 EXR scores against the S4000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the FujiFilm S4000

 HS20 EXR S4000 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 S4000 HS20 EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and FujiFilm S4000

 HS20 EXR S4000 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR enjoys physical measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the FujiFilm S4000 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and FujiFilm S4000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the HS20 EXR versus the S4000.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S4000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and S4000 is 58 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S4000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and S4000.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S4000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography info
FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Street photography with FujiFilm S4000
54
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
more heavy than competition (730g)
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography advice
FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography info
FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography info
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good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (730 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography features
FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography features
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have Timelapse mode
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging details
FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging details
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (730 grams)
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and FujiFilm S4000
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRFujiFilm FinePix S4000
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR FujiFilm FinePix S4000
Alternate name FinePix HS22 EXR FinePix S4050
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type 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 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 gr (1.61 pounds) 540 gr (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 style - 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $600 $279