FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon 1 J2

Here is a in-depth comparison of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon 1 J2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and 1 J2 (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The HS20 EXR was introduced 19 months prior to the 1 J2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon 1 J2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the HS20 EXR matches up against the 1 J2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Nikon 1 J2. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Nikon 1 J2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR offers physical 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 Nikon 1 J2 has measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon 1 J2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the HS20 EXR versus the 1 J2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and 1 J2 is 58 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and 1 J2.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will show more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older HS20 EXR will be behind with regard to sensor technology.