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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(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
Fujifilm S8100fd
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 HS20 EXR Fujifilm S8100fd 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 Fujifilm S8100fd HS20 EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S8100fd

 HS20 EXR Fujifilm S8100fd 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography information
55
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Street photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
54
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
more heavy than others in class (730 grams)
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography factors
52
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8100fd as a Travel photography camera
51
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (730 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have Timelapse recording
35
focusing manually
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging features
Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging features
25
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (730g)
24
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S8100fd
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRFujifilm FinePix S8100fd
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