FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L810
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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
- Alternative Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
- Successor is Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Newer Model is Nikon L820

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L810 Overview
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the L810 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and L810 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

The HS20 EXR was introduced 13 months before the L810 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the HS20 EXR scores against the L810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L810 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Nikon Coolpix L810. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Nikon L810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Nikon L810
HS20 EXR | L810 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
L810 | HS20 EXR | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon L810
HS20 EXR | L810 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features exterior dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Nikon L810 has dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Nikon L810 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the L810.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and L810 is 58 and 74 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and L810.
As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR features the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The more aged HS20 EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L810 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Nikon Coolpix L810 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Nikon Coolpix L810 |
Alternate name | FinePix HS22 EXR | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-01 |
Physical type | 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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) | 23-585mm (25.4x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 1.2 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 730 gr (1.61 lb) | 430 gr (0.95 lb) |
Dimensions | 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") | 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") |
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 life | - | 300 photos |
Type of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $600 | $280 |