FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S5 Pro
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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
- Additionally Known as FinePix HS22 EXR
- Updated by Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
- Revealed July 2007
- Succeeded the Fujifilm S3 Pro

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Overview
The following is a extended analysis of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S5 Pro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro DSLR and both are built by FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

The HS20 EXR was released 3 years after the Fujifilm S5 Pro which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera.
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the HS20 EXR scores versus the Fujifilm S5 Pro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Fujifilm S5 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Fujifilm S5 Pro
HS20 EXR | Fujifilm S5 Pro | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2007 | Newer by 43 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Fujifilm S5 Pro | HS20 EXR |
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Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S5 Pro
HS20 EXR | Fujifilm S5 Pro | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features physical measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S5 Pro has proportions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).
See the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S5 Pro in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the Fujifilm S5 Pro.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S5 Pro is 58 and 55 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S5 Pro.
To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer HS20 EXR will have an advantage in sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro |
Also referred to as | FinePix HS22 EXR | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro DSLR |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2007-07-05 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 23 x 15.5mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 356.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 6MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4256 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 730 grams (1.61 lbs) | 920 grams (2.03 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") | 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 448 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $600 | $548 |