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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L31

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L31 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Nikon L31
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2015
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L31 Overview

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L31, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the L31 (16MP) is very well matched but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and L31 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The HS20 EXR was introduced 5 years earlier than the L31 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L31 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the HS20 EXR matches up vs the L31 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Nikon L31

 HS20 EXR L31 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 L31 HS20 EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon L31

 HS20 EXR L31 
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR provides physical dimensions 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 L31 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L31 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the HS20 EXR compared to the L31.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L31 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and L31 is 58 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L31 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and L31.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR includes the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The older HS20 EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L31 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography details
Nikon L31 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Street photography with Nikon L31
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has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
heavier than others (730g)
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography advice
Nikon L31 Travel photography advice
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megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (730 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (160 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography advice
Nikon L31 Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
missing Time Lapse recording
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reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging highlights
Nikon L31 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than others (730 grams)
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reasonably wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
heavier than average (160g)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon L31
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRNikon Coolpix L31
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Nikon Coolpix L31
Also called FinePix HS22 EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2015-01-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 photographs
Battery form - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $600 $0