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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S3300

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S3300 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Updated by Fujifilm HS30EXR
Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2012
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S3300 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon S3300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the S3300 (16MP) is relatively close but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and S3300 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The HS20 EXR was announced 13 months earlier than the S3300 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S3300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the HS20 EXR scores vs the S3300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Nikon S3300

 HS20 EXR S3300 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 S3300 HS20 EXR 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon S3300

 HS20 EXR S3300 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR comes with exterior measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Nikon S3300 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon S3300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the HS20 EXR and the S3300.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and S3300 is 58 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and S3300.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR has got the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more aged HS20 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Portrait photography camera
55
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography information
Nikon S3300 Street photography information
54
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than average (730g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography information
Nikon S3300 Sports photography information
52
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography information
Nikon S3300 Travel photography information
51
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (730 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (180 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography advice
Nikon S3300 Landscape photography advice
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2")
missing Timelapse recording
41
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging information
Nikon S3300 Vlogging information
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average (730 grams)
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decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon S3300
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRNikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Nikon Coolpix S3300
Other name FinePix HS22 EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-02-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730g (1.61 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 180 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $600 $99