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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P900

Portability
58
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
52
Imaging
40
Features
63
Overall
49

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P900 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Announced March 2015
  • Replacement is Nikon P1000
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P900 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the P900 (16MP) is very comparable but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and P900 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The HS20 EXR was launched 5 years earlier than the P900 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the HS20 EXR scores vs the P900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Nikon P900

 HS20 EXR P900 

Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 P900 HS20 EXR 
AnnouncedMarch 2015January 2011Newer by 50 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon P900

 HS20 EXR P900 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features outer dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Nikon P900 has dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Nikon P900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the HS20 EXR compared to the P900.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and P900 is 58 and 52 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and P900.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR uses the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged HS20 EXR will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography info
Nikon P900 Portrait photography info
54
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2")
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography information
Nikon P900 Street photography information
54
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2")
heavier than competition (730 grams)
45
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (899 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Sports photography with Nikon P900
52
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
55
amazing zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (360 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography highlights
Nikon P900 Travel photography highlights
50
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (730g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
good battery power (360 shots)
connects via bluetooth
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (2000mm)
heavier than competition in class (899 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon P900
51
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery power (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Vlogging with Nikon P900
25
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (730g)
53
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (899 grams)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon P900
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRNikon Coolpix P900
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Nikon Coolpix P900
Otherwise known as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2015-03-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Expeed C2
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730g (1.61 pounds) 899g (1.98 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4")
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 - 360 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $600 $600