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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2014
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) is relatively similar but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S9400W (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HS20 EXR was launched 4 years before the Fujifilm S9400W and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the HS20 EXR grades against the Fujifilm S9400W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Fujifilm S9400W

 HS20 EXR Fujifilm S9400W 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 Fujifilm S9400W HS20 EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S9400W

 HS20 EXR Fujifilm S9400W 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR offers outer dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9400W has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S9400W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the HS20 EXR against the Fujifilm S9400W.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S9400W is 58 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S9400W.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR has got the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier. The older HS20 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography advice
55
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography features
Fujifilm S9400W Street photography features
54
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
heavier than competition (730 grams)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography info
Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography info
52
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2")
no phase detect AF
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography info
Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography info
51
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (730 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
great battery power (500 per charge)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9400W
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery power (500 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Vlogging with Fujifilm S9400W
25
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition (730 grams)
26
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S9400W
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRFujifilm FinePix S9400W
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Also called FinePix HS22 EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 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 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lb) 670 gr (1.48 lb)
Physical 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 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 - 500 pictures
Battery form - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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