FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Fujifilm SL1000
HS20 EXR | Fujifilm SL1000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Fujifilm SL1000 | HS20 EXR | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 24 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm SL1000
HS20 EXR | Fujifilm SL1000 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | |
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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 |