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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(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
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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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 HS20 EXR Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 Fujifilm HS30EXR HS20 EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm HS30EXR

 HS20 EXR Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kSame 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
small sensor size (1/2")
56
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography info
Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography info
54
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than competitors in class (730 grams)
55
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography information
Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography information
52
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Travel photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
51
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (730g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2")
no Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging features
Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging features
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (730g)
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm HS30EXR
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRFujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
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