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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm X-S10

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Fujifilm X-S10 front
Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm X-S10 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Other Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-S20
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm X-S10 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Fujifilm X-S10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The HS20 EXR was launched 10 years before the Fujifilm X-S10 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the HS20 EXR scores versus the Fujifilm X-S10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Fujifilm X-S10

 HS20 EXR Fujifilm X-S10 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 Fujifilm X-S10 HS20 EXR 
IntroducedOctober 2020January 2011Fresher by 119 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm X-S10

 HS20 EXR Fujifilm X-S10 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm X-S10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR provides outer dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-S10 has specifications of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Fujifilm X-S10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the HS20 EXR and the Fujifilm X-S10.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm X-S10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm X-S10 is 58 and 73 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm X-S10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm X-S10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm X-S10.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm X-S10 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older HS20 EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm X-S10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm X-S10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm X-S10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography information
55
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
83
has manual focus
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography info
Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography info
54
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
more heavy than competition in class (730g)
75
has image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
heavier than others in class (465g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography highlights
52
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
86
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography advice
51
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (730g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
heavier than others in class (465g)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography features
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
86
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization
amazing megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging highlights
25
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (730g)
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
heavier than others in class (465g)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm X-S10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm X-S10
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRFujifilm X-S10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Fujifilm X-S10
Other name FinePix HS22 EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-05 2020-10-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 6240 x 4160
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO 12800 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 425
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 54
Crop factor 5.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730g (1.61 lbs) 465g (1.03 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6")
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 - 325 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $600 $999