FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm JX500
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Fujifilm JX500
HS20 EXR | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Fujifilm JX500 | HS20 EXR | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm JX500
HS20 EXR | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | |
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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 |