FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8400W

Its time to examine more closely at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) is fairly well matched but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The HS20 EXR was launched 3 years before the Fujifilm S8400W and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the HS20 EXR matches up against the Fujifilm S8400W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features outside measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8400W has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the HS20 EXR compared to the Fujifilm S8400W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S8400W is 58 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S8400W.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR contains the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The older HS20 EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.