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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon A1000

Portability
58
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2019
  • Succeeded the Nikon A900
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and A1000 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The HS20 EXR was released 9 years before the A1000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the HS20 EXR matches up against the A1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Nikon A1000

 HS20 EXR A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 A1000 HS20 EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2019January 2011More modern by 97 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon A1000

 HS20 EXR A1000 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR comes with outside dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Nikon A1000 has measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon A1000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the A1000.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and A1000 is 58 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and A1000.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR contains the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged HS20 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Portrait photography camera
54
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
51
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Street photography with Nikon A1000
54
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
heavier than others (730 grams)
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Sports photography with Nikon A1000
52
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Travel photography with Nikon A1000
50
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (730g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
includes focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Landscape photography camera
51
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no Time Lapse recording
55
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Vlogging with Nikon A1000
25
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than others (730 grams)
72
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of microphone socket
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon A1000
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRNikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Nikon Coolpix A1000
Also called as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2019-01-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 98 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 gr (1.61 lbs) 330 gr (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $600 $477