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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P500

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix P500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P500 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Nikon P500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Successor is Nikon P510
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P500 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and P500 (12MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and P500 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The HS20 EXR was unveiled at a similar time to the P500 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the HS20 EXR scores versus the P500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Nikon P500

 HS20 EXR P500 

Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 P500 HS20 EXR 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon P500

 HS20 EXR P500 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2011Same age
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has physical measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Nikon P500 has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the HS20 EXR compared to the P500.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and P500 is 58 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and P500.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon P500
55
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
34
focusing manually
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography factors
Nikon P500 Street photography factors
54
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
more heavy than competition (730g)
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography highlights
Nikon P500 Sports photography highlights
52
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
36
amazing zoom range (23-810mm 35.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P500 as a Travel photography camera
51
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (730g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
47
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (810mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (220 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (494g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon P500
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of Timelapse recording
39
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery life (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging info
Nikon P500 Vlogging info
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (730g)
27
fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (494 grams)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon P500
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRNikon Coolpix P500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Nikon Coolpix P500
Also Known as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2011-02-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Expeed C2
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-810mm (35.2x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
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 lb) 494 gr (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $600 $399