FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm SL240

Lets examine more closely at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The HS20 EXR was announced 12 months earlier than the Fujifilm SL240 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the HS20 EXR scores versus the Fujifilm SL240 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features outside dimensions 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 SL240 has proportions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Fujifilm SL240 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the Fujifilm SL240.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm SL240 is 58 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm SL240.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged HS20 EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.