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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Released January 2014
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The HS20 EXR was launched 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8600 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the HS20 EXR scores against the Fujifilm S8600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Fujifilm S8600

 HS20 EXR Fujifilm S8600 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 Fujifilm S8600 HS20 EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 36 months

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S8600

 HS20 EXR Fujifilm S8600 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR comes with physical dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8600 has sizing of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the Fujifilm S8600.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S8600 is 58 and 76 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S8600.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR provides the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more aged HS20 EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Portrait photography camera
55
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
37
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S8600 Street photography highlights
54
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
more heavy than average (730 grams)
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Sports photography camera
52
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
55
long zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (410 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography information
Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography information
51
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (730g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (900mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8600
51
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
no Timelapse mode
46
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (410 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8600
25
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than average (730g)
27
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S8600
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRFujifilm FinePix S8600
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Fujifilm FinePix S8600
Also called FinePix HS22 EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-900mm (36.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 gr (1.61 pounds) 450 gr (0.99 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 pictures
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 3 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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