FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon A900

Below, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the A900 (20MP) is pretty similar but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and A900 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The HS20 EXR was unveiled 6 years earlier than the A900 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the HS20 EXR scores versus the A900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Nikon Coolpix A900. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Nikon A900 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR provides outside 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) while the Nikon A900 has measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Nikon A900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the HS20 EXR and the A900.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and A900 is 58 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and A900.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon A900 will deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older HS20 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.