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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P950

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push 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 P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Launched January 2020
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P950 Overview

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is very similar but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and P950 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The HS20 EXR was launched 10 years earlier than the P950 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the HS20 EXR matches up vs the P950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Nikon P950

 HS20 EXR P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 P950 HS20 EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2020January 2011More recent by 109 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon P950

 HS20 EXR P950 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features outside dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Nikon P950 has specifications of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") and a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon P950 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the HS20 EXR versus the P950.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and P950 is 58 and 52 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and P950.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR provides the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh simpler. The older HS20 EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography factors
Nikon P950 Portrait photography factors
55
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
57
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography highlights
Nikon P950 Street photography highlights
54
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
heavier than average in class (730 grams)
53
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (1,005 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
54
incredible zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Travel photography camera
51
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (730 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
supports bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (2000mm)
heavier than competition (1,005 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography details
Nikon P950 Landscape photography details
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse recording
55
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Vlogging with Nikon P950
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than average in class (730g)
59
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (1,005 grams)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon P950
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRNikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Nikon Coolpix P950
Alternative name FinePix HS22 EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2020-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 90 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 300 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730g (1.61 lbs) 1005g (2.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
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 - 290 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $600 $797