FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon B700

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the B700 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and B700 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The HS20 EXR was released 6 years earlier than the B700 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the HS20 EXR grades versus the B700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Nikon Coolpix B700. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Nikon B700 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR offers physical 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) whilst the Nikon B700 has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon B700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the B700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and B700 is 58 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and B700.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon B700 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older HS20 EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.