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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S6400

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S6400 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Released August 2012
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S6400 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Nikon S6400, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the S6400 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and S6400 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HS20 EXR was launched 19 months earlier than the S6400 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6400 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the HS20 EXR scores against the S6400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Nikon S6400

 HS20 EXR S6400 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 S6400 HS20 EXR 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2011More recent by 19 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon S6400

 HS20 EXR S6400 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR provides outer measurements 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 S6400 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the HS20 EXR against the S6400.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S6400 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and S6400 is 58 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and S6400.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR offers the larger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier. The older HS20 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S6400 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography factors
Nikon S6400 Portrait photography factors
55
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
35
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Street photography with Nikon S6400
54
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
heavier than others in class (730g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography info
Nikon S6400 Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (160 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography advice
Nikon S6400 Travel photography advice
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good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (730g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (160 shots)
more heavy than average (150 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography details
Nikon S6400 Landscape photography details
51
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
missing Time Lapse recording
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rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (160 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging features
Nikon S6400 Vlogging features
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than others in class (730 grams)
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rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average (150 grams)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon S6400
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRNikon Coolpix S6400
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Nikon Coolpix S6400
Otherwise known as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-08-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 150 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 160 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $500