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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm JZ100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The HS20 EXR was revealed 12 months before the Fujifilm JZ100 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JZ100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the HS20 EXR scores versus the Fujifilm JZ100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Fujifilm JZ100

 HS20 EXR Fujifilm JZ100 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 Fujifilm JZ100 HS20 EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm JZ100

 HS20 EXR Fujifilm JZ100 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account 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") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Fujifilm JZ100 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm JZ100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the HS20 EXR compared to the Fujifilm JZ100.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm JZ100 is 58 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm JZ100.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged HS20 EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
55
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography info
Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography info
54
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than competition (730g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Sports photography camera
52
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography features
Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography features
51
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (730 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (129 grams)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have Timelapse recording
37
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Vlogging with Fujifilm JZ100
25
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (730g)
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm JZ100
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRFujifilm FinePix JZ100
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
Also Known as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 2.60 m
Flash options 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 data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730g (1.61 lb) 129g (0.28 lb)
Physical 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $600 $190