FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Fujifilm FinePix JZ100. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Fujifilm JZ100
HS20 EXR | Fujifilm JZ100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Fujifilm JZ100 | HS20 EXR | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm JZ100
HS20 EXR | Fujifilm JZ100 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | |
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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 |