FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Additionally referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR
- Updated by Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
- Revealed January 2009

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

The HS20 EXR was brought out 24 months later than the Fujifilm S8100fd which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the HS20 EXR scores versus the Fujifilm S8100fd in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Fujifilm S8100fd
HS20 EXR | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Fujifilm S8100fd | HS20 EXR |
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Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S8100fd
HS20 EXR | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has got external measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8100fd has proportions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S8100fd in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the HS20 EXR against the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S8100fd is 58 and 75 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S8100fd.
Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will offer extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger HS20 EXR is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd |
Also referred to as | FinePix HS22 EXR | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
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) | 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | - |
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 | 730g (1.61 lb) | 405g (0.89 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") | 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") |
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 model | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $600 | $300 |