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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000

Portability
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Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Launched January 2013
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by FujiFilm. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The HS20 EXR was launched 24 months before the Fujifilm SL1000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the HS20 EXR matches up vs the Fujifilm SL1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Fujifilm SL1000

 HS20 EXR Fujifilm SL1000 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 Fujifilm SL1000 HS20 EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm SL1000

 HS20 EXR Fujifilm SL1000 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has physical measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL1000 has sizing of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the HS20 EXR and the Fujifilm SL1000.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm SL1000 is 58 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm SL1000.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR comes with the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged HS20 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL1000
55
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
43
resolution is good (16MP)
saves RAW files
no manual focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography advice
Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography advice
54
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
more heavy than competitors (730g)
56
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (659g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Sports photography with Fujifilm SL1000
52
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2")
no phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery (350 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography factors
Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography factors
51
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (730 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
better than average battery (350 per charge)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (659g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography info
Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography info
51
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of Timelapse mode
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quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Vlogging with Fujifilm SL1000
25
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (730g)
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (659 grams)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm SL1000
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRFujifilm FinePix SL1000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
Also Known as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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 format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730g (1.61 lbs) 659g (1.45 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8")
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 life - 350 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $600 $600