FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8300

Its time to look more in depth at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8300 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The HS20 EXR was announced 24 months prior to the Fujifilm S8300 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the HS20 EXR matches up vs the Fujifilm S8300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features exterior dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8300 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Fujifilm S8300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the Fujifilm S8300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S8300 is 58 and 61 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S8300.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR has the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged HS20 EXR will be behind with regard to sensor technology.