FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Fujifilm FinePix S9400W. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Fujifilm S9400W Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Fujifilm S9400W
HS20 EXR | Fujifilm S9400W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Fujifilm S9400W | HS20 EXR | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 36 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S9400W
HS20 EXR | Fujifilm S9400W | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Fujifilm FinePix S9400W | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $600 | $330 |