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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
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Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm J30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm J30 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The HS20 EXR was launched 18 months after the Fujifilm J30 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the HS20 EXR matches up versus the Fujifilm J30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Fujifilm J30

 HS20 EXR Fujifilm J30 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 18 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 Fujifilm J30 HS20 EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm J30

 HS20 EXR Fujifilm J30 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR enjoys physical measurements 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 J30 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm J30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the HS20 EXR and the Fujifilm J30.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm J30 is 58 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm J30.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher HS20 EXR provides a benefit in sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2")
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography info
Fujifilm J30 Street photography info
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has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than competition (730 grams)
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography advice
Fujifilm J30 Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography factors
Fujifilm J30 Travel photography factors
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (730 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography advice
51
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Vlogging with Fujifilm J30
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (730 grams)
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wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm J30
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRFujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Fujifilm FinePix J30
Also called as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-07-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
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
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 gr (1.61 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $600 $150