FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S4500
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
- Launched January 2011
- Other Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
- Later Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Introduced January 2012

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S4500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by FujiFilm. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) is fairly close but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S4500 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

The HS20 EXR was released 12 months earlier than the Fujifilm S4500 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the HS20 EXR matches up against the Fujifilm S4500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S4500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Fujifilm FinePix S4500. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Fujifilm S4500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Fujifilm S4500
HS20 EXR | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Fujifilm S4500 | HS20 EXR | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S4500
HS20 EXR | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR offers outside measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4500 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S4500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HS20 EXR and the Fujifilm S4500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S4500 is 58 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S4500.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged HS20 EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 |
Other name | FinePix HS22 EXR | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | 97% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 730 gr (1.61 lbs) | 543 gr (1.20 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") |
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 | - | 300 photographs |
Form of battery | - | AA |
Battery model | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $600 | $230 |