FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L20
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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
- Alternate Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
- Successor is Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Launched February 2009

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L20 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and L20 (10MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and L20 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

The HS20 EXR was launched 24 months after the L20 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L20 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the HS20 EXR scores vs the L20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Nikon Coolpix L20. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Nikon L20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Nikon L20
HS20 EXR | L20 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
L20 | HS20 EXR |
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Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon L20
HS20 EXR | L20 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR enjoys outside measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Nikon L20 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the HS20 EXR against the L20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and L20 is 58 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and L20.
Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will result in more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher HS20 EXR is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L20 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Nikon Coolpix L20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Nikon Coolpix L20 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix HS22 EXR | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-03 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 38-136mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 730 gr (1.61 pounds) | 135 gr (0.30 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | 4 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $600 | $120 |