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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L820

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L820 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon L810
  • Replacement is Nikon L830
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L820 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the L820 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and L820 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HS20 EXR was released 3 years before the L820 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the HS20 EXR scores against the L820 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Nikon L820

 HS20 EXR L820 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 L820 HS20 EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon L820

 HS20 EXR L820 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR enjoys outside 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 L820 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the L820.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and L820 is 58 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and L820.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR has got the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged HS20 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography features
Nikon L820 Portrait photography features
55
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2")
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Street photography with Nikon L820
54
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2")
more heavy than others (730 grams)
38
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (470 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography info
Nikon L820 Sports photography info
52
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
great zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography info
Nikon L820 Travel photography info
51
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (730g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (675mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (470g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography advice
Nikon L820 Landscape photography advice
51
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of Timelapse recording
36
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging information
Nikon L820 Vlogging information
25
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others (730g)
24
decently wide (23mm)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (470 grams)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon L820
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRNikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Nikon Coolpix L820
Alternative name FinePix HS22 EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2013-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 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
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730g (1.61 lbs) 470g (1.04 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 life - 320 photos
Battery type - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $600 $192