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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Fujifilm S9900w front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

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).

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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
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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)
60
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
49
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