FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Fujifilm XF1

Here, we are matching up the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm XF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The HS20 EXR was launched 20 months before the Fujifilm XF1 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm XF1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the HS20 EXR grades vs the Fujifilm XF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Fujifilm XF1. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features exterior measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XF1 has dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Fujifilm XF1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the HS20 EXR compared to the Fujifilm XF1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm XF1 is 58 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and Fujifilm XF1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The older HS20 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.