FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8500
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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
- Alternative Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
- Renewed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Released January 2013

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by FujiFilm. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is very well matched but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

The HS20 EXR was unveiled 24 months before the Fujifilm S8500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the HS20 EXR matches up against the Fujifilm S8500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Fujifilm S8500
HS20 EXR | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Fujifilm S8500 | HS20 EXR | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 24 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S8500
HS20 EXR | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has outside dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8500 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S8500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HS20 EXR against the Fujifilm S8500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S8500 is 58 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S8500.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR uses the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The more aged HS20 EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 |
Also Known as | FinePix HS22 EXR | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-1104mm (46.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/7000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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) | 670g (1.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") |
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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $600 | $500 |