FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Leica M Typ 240
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Leica M Typ 240 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
- Also referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR
- Renewed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica M Mount
- 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Launched September 2012

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Leica M Typ 240 Overview
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.

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.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Leica M Typ 240 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Leica M Typ 240
HS20 EXR | M Typ 240 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
M Typ 240 | HS20 EXR | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 20 months |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Leica M Typ 240
HS20 EXR | M Typ 240 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Leica M Typ 240 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Leica M Typ 240 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Leica M Typ 240 Sensor Comparison
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.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Leica M Typ 240 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Leica M Typ 240 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Leica M Typ 240 |
Also called as | FinePix HS22 EXR | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-09-17 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5952 x 3976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Leica M |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 59 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (rangefinder) |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | 1% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.68x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 730 grams (1.61 lbs) | 680 grams (1.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 84 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1860 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $600 | $5,479 |