FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm T550

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm T550 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The HS20 EXR was introduced 24 months before the Fujifilm T550 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the HS20 EXR scores versus the Fujifilm T550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Fujifilm FinePix T550. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Fujifilm T550 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR enjoys exterior measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Fujifilm T550 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Fujifilm T550 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the HS20 EXR against the Fujifilm T550.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm T550 is 58 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm T550.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR comes with the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The older HS20 EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.