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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
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Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Also Known as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm JX500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The HS20 EXR was revealed 12 months prior to the Fujifilm JX500 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JX500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the HS20 EXR scores vs the Fujifilm JX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Fujifilm JX500

 HS20 EXR Fujifilm JX500 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 Fujifilm JX500 HS20 EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm JX500

 HS20 EXR Fujifilm JX500 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has got external 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 JX500 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm JX500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the HS20 EXR against the Fujifilm JX500.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm JX500 is 58 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm JX500.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged HS20 EXR will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography info
Fujifilm JX500 Street photography info
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has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (730 grams)
55
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography factors
Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography factors
52
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2")
no phase detect AF
31
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography highlights
51
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (730g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography highlights
51
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
missing Time Lapse function
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relatively wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging information
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (730g)
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relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm JX500
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRFujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Also called as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 grams (1.61 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $600 $90