FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm A150
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm A150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
- Released January 2011
- Alternate Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
- New Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2009

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm A150 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm A150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm A150 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

The HS20 EXR was brought out 24 months after the Fujifilm A150 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm A150 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the HS20 EXR grades against the Fujifilm A150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm A150 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Fujifilm FinePix A150. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Fujifilm A150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Fujifilm A150
HS20 EXR | Fujifilm A150 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Fujifilm A150 | HS20 EXR |
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Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm A150
HS20 EXR | Fujifilm A150 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm A150 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR provides 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 A150 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm A150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the HS20 EXR against the Fujifilm A150.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm A150 is 58 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm A150 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm A150.
Plainly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will show more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher HS20 EXR will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm A150 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Fujifilm FinePix A150 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Fujifilm FinePix A150 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix HS22 EXR | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-04 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
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) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 730 gr (1.61 lbs) | 130 gr (0.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") | 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $600 | $130 |