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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Launched January 2014
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) is fairly close but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The HS20 EXR was manufactured 4 years before the Fujifilm S1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the HS20 EXR matches up vs the Fujifilm S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Fujifilm S1

 HS20 EXR Fujifilm S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 Fujifilm S1 HS20 EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S1

 HS20 EXR Fujifilm S1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR provides external dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1 has measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S1 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 are utilising during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the HS20 EXR and the Fujifilm S1.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S1 is 58 and 60 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S1.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR contains the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier. The older HS20 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Portrait photography camera
55
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
56
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography features
Fujifilm S1 Street photography features
54
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
heavier than others (730g)
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proof
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (680g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Sports photography camera
52
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
57
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery (350 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Travel photography camera
51
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (730 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
great battery (350 shots)
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than average (680g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography information
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
missing Time Lapse function
58
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
saves RAW files
environment proof
great battery (350 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging details
Fujifilm S1 Vlogging details
25
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than others (730 grams)
57
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average (680g)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S1
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRFujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Fujifilm FinePix S1
Also referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730 grams (1.61 pounds) 680 grams (1.50 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $600 $400