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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L100

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Successor is Nikon L110
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L100 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and L100 (10MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and L100 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The HS20 EXR was introduced 24 months later than the L100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the HS20 EXR matches up vs the L100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Nikon L100

 HS20 EXR L100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 L100 HS20 EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon L100

 HS20 EXR L100 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has got exterior dimensions 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 L100 has proportions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the L100.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and L100 is 58 and 79 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and L100.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will give you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger HS20 EXR provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography details
Nikon L100 Portrait photography details
55
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2")
26
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Street photography with Nikon L100
54
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2")
heavier than others in class (730g)
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography info
Nikon L100 Sports photography info
52
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography factors
Nikon L100 Travel photography factors
51
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (730g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L100 Landscape photography highlights
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no Time Lapse mode
39
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging highlights
Nikon L100 Vlogging highlights
25
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than others in class (730g)
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon L100
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRNikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Nikon Coolpix L100
Also called FinePix HS22 EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-02-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730g (1.61 pounds) 360g (0.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
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 model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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