FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Leica M Typ 240

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Leica M Typ 240, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and M Typ 240 (24MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and M Typ 240 (Full frame) posses different sensor size.

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The HS20 EXR was launched 20 months before the M Typ 240 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HS20 EXR matches up against the M Typ 240 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Leica M Typ 240. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Leica M Typ 240 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR enjoys external measurements 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 Leica M Typ 240 has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the HS20 EXR against the M Typ 240.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and M Typ 240 is 58 and 74 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and M Typ 240.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Leica M Typ 240 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged HS20 EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.