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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P80

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P80 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Nikon P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Later Model is Nikon P90
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P80 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and P80 (10MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and P80 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The HS20 EXR was manufactured 24 months later than the P80 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the HS20 EXR matches up against the P80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Nikon P80

 HS20 EXR P80 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 P80 HS20 EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon P80

 HS20 EXR P80 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features external 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 P80 has specifications of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the P80.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and P80 is 58 and 75 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and P80.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will give you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger HS20 EXR provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography factors
Nikon P80 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography advice
Nikon P80 Street photography advice
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screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
more heavy than competition in class (730 grams)
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography features
Nikon P80 Sports photography features
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
36
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P80 as a Travel photography camera
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decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (730g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P80 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have Timelapse function
37
you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging factors
Nikon P80 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (730 grams)
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rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon P80
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRNikon Coolpix P80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Nikon Coolpix P80
Also referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 gr (1.61 lbs) 405 gr (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1")
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 EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $600 $400