FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S6500

Its time to take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is pretty close but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and S6500 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The HS20 EXR was introduced 24 months earlier than the S6500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HS20 EXR scores versus the S6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Nikon Coolpix S6500. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Nikon S6500 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has got external dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Nikon S6500 has specifications of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon S6500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the HS20 EXR against the S6500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and S6500 is 58 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and S6500.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR features the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The older HS20 EXR will be behind with regard to sensor technology.