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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9800

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Fujifilm S9800 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
Fujifilm S9800
(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
  • Introduced January 2015
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) is relatively close but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S9800 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The HS20 EXR was manufactured 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm S9800 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the HS20 EXR grades versus the Fujifilm S9800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Fujifilm S9800

 HS20 EXR Fujifilm S9800 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 Fujifilm S9800 HS20 EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S9800

 HS20 EXR Fujifilm S9800 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR offers exterior 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 S9800 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Fujifilm S9800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HS20 EXR and the Fujifilm S9800.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S9800 is 58 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S9800.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR has got the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more aged HS20 EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography factors
55
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/2")
37
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Street photography with Fujifilm S9800
54
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/2")
heavier than competitors (730g)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Sports photography with Fujifilm S9800
52
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S9800 as a Travel photography camera
51
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (730g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (670g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography highlights
51
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Vlogging with Fujifilm S9800
25
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors (730 grams)
57
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (670 grams)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S9800
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRFujifilm S9800
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Fujifilm S9800
Also Known as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2015-01-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 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 capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730g (1.61 pounds) 670g (1.48 pounds)
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 Overall 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 - 300 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $600 $299