FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S1500

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The HS20 EXR was brought out 23 months later than the Fujifilm S1500 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HS20 EXR matches up versus the Fujifilm S1500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR enjoys external dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S1500 has proportions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S1500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the HS20 EXR and the Fujifilm S1500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S1500 is 58 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S1500.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will offer you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher HS20 EXR provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.