FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR
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![FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/FujiFilm-FinePix-HS20-EXR/FujiFilm-HS20-EXR-front.jpg)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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
- Additionally referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR
- Replacement is Fujifilm HS30EXR
(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
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Released January 2012
- Older Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Successor is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2").
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The HS20 EXR was manufactured 12 months earlier than the Fujifilm HS30EXR which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the HS20 EXR matches up versus the Fujifilm HS30EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
HS20 EXR | Fujifilm HS30EXR |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Fujifilm HS30EXR | HS20 EXR | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm HS30EXR
HS20 EXR | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR enjoys exterior dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS30EXR has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm HS30EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the Fujifilm HS30EXR.
![FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR size comparison FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-HS20-EXR-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-HS30EXR-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 58 and 59 respectively.
![FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR top view buttons comparison FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-HS20-EXR-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-HS30EXR-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm HS30EXR.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older HS20 EXR will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
![FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR sensor size comparison FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-HS20-EXR-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-HS30EXR-sensor-size-comparison.png)
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and ViewFinder
![FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-HS20-EXR-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-HS30EXR-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR |
Also Known as | FinePix HS22 EXR | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | EXR |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 730 gr (1.61 lb) | 687 gr (1.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-W126 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $600 | $430 |