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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w

Portability
58 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Fujifilm S9900w front
Portability
61 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 S9900w Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by FujiFilm. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) is very comparable but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S9900w (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The HS20 EXR was released 5 years before the Fujifilm S9900w which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the HS20 EXR matches up vs the Fujifilm S9900w when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Fujifilm S9900w

		

		

			
 HS20 EXR Fujifilm S9900w 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S9900w HS20 EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S9900w

		

		

			
 HS20 EXR Fujifilm S9900w 
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Touch friendly display  Neither includes Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features outside dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9900w has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Check the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the HS20 EXR versus the Fujifilm S9900w.
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S9900w is 58 and 61 respectively.
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S9900w.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR offers the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more aged HS20 EXR will be behind in sensor tech.
	
			FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography advice
55
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
 tiny sensor (1/2")
44
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography factors
Fujifilm S9900w Street photography factors
54
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 tiny sensor (1/2")
 heavier than competition in class (730 grams)
41
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 more heavy than others (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Sports photography camera
 Fujifilm S9900w as a Sports photography camera
52
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 tiny sensor (1/2")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
53
 amazing zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Travel photography with Fujifilm S9900w
51
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition in class (730 grams)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (1200mm)
 more heavy than others (670g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography factors
51
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 delivers RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor (1/2")
 lack of Time Lapse mode
50
 manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
 FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Vlogging camera
 Fujifilm S9900w as a Vlogging camera
25
 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 lack of mic support
 heavier than competition in class (730 grams)
57
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 lack of external microphone socket
 more heavy than others (670 grams)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm S9900w
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRFujifilm S9900w
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Fujifilm S9900w
Otherwise known as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2015-01-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
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 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
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
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 730 gr (1.61 lb) 670 gr (1.48 lb)
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 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 - 300 shots
Style 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 feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $600 $719