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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm X-A3

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Fujifilm X-A3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm X-A3 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A5
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm X-A3 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Fujifilm X-A3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The HS20 EXR was revealed 6 years before the Fujifilm X-A3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the HS20 EXR grades vs the Fujifilm X-A3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Fujifilm X-A3

 HS20 EXR Fujifilm X-A3 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 Fujifilm X-A3 HS20 EXR 
ReleasedAugust 2016January 2011More recent by 68 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm X-A3

 HS20 EXR Fujifilm X-A3 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm X-A3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR comes with outside 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 X-A3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Fujifilm X-A3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the HS20 EXR versus the Fujifilm X-A3.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm X-A3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm X-A3 is 58 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm X-A3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm X-A3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm X-A3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm X-A3 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older HS20 EXR will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm X-A3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm X-A3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm X-A3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A3
55
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
80
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-A3 as a Street photography camera
54
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (730g)
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography details
52
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
64
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography information
51
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (730g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
87
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
provides touch focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography details
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
no Time Lapse mode
79
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-A3 as a Vlogging camera
25
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (730g)
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
no external microphone support
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm X-A3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm X-A3
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRFujifilm X-A3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Fujifilm X-A3
Also Known as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-05 2016-08-25
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR EXR Processor II
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 77
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 54
Focal length multiplier 5.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730g (1.61 lb) 339g (0.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 - 410 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $600 $480