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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
Portability
74
Imaging
66
Features
75
Overall
69

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Other Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-Pro3
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm X-Pro2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The HS20 EXR was announced 6 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-Pro2 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HS20 EXR matches up against the Fujifilm X-Pro2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 HS20 EXR Fujifilm X-Pro2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 HS20 EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2011More modern by 61 months
Screen resolution1620k460kClearer screen (+1160k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm X-Pro2

 HS20 EXR Fujifilm X-Pro2 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR enjoys exterior dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 has specifications of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm X-Pro2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the HS20 EXR and the Fujifilm X-Pro2.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm X-Pro2 is 58 and 74 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm X-Pro2.

As you can see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will give more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HS20 EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X-Pro2 Portrait photography information
55
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
79
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-Pro2 Street photography advice
54
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (730 grams)
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Sports photography camera
52
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Travel photography camera
51
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (730 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
low battery power (350 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse mode
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Vlogging camera
25
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (730g)
33
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm X-Pro2
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRFujifilm X-Pro2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Fujifilm X-Pro2
Otherwise known as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-05 2016-01-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR EXR Processor III
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size 1/2" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 12800 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 273
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 54
Crop factor 5.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 92 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250s
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) 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730g (1.61 lbs) 495g (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2")
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 - 350 photographs
Type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Launch price $600 $1,700