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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon B500

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon B500 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Also referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Introduced February 2016
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon B500 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the B500 (16MP) is very close but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and B500 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The HS20 EXR was brought out 6 years before the B500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the HS20 EXR matches up versus the B500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Nikon B500

 HS20 EXR B500 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 B500 HS20 EXR 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2011Fresher by 62 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon B500

 HS20 EXR B500 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR offers physical measurements 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 B500 has specifications of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon B500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the HS20 EXR against the B500.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon B500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and B500 is 58 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and B500.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR contains the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The older HS20 EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography details
Nikon B500 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography advice
Nikon B500 Street photography advice
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tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
heavier than average (730g)
52
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (541g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Sports photography with Nikon B500
52
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (600 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography features
Nikon B500 Travel photography features
51
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (730g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery (600 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (900mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (541g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography factors
Nikon B500 Landscape photography factors
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2")
missing Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery (600 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Vlogging with Nikon B500
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than average (730g)
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quite wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (541g)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon B500
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRNikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Nikon Coolpix B500
Also Known as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 7.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730 grams (1.61 pounds) 541 grams (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 600 images
Type of battery - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $600 $300