FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

In this write-up, we are evaluating the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Fujifilm S2 Pro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro DSLR and both of them are built by FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The HS20 EXR was announced 8 years later than the Fujifilm S2 Pro and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HS20 EXR grades vs the Fujifilm S2 Pro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR provides outer measurements 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 S2 Pro has specifications of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Fujifilm S2 Pro in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the HS20 EXR and the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 58 and 56 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will resolve more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger HS20 EXR should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.