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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S810c

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2014
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S810c Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the S810c (16MP) is fairly comparable but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and S810c (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The HS20 EXR was introduced 4 years earlier than the S810c which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the HS20 EXR grades versus the S810c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Nikon S810c

 HS20 EXR S810c 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 S810c HS20 EXR 
AnnouncedApril 2014January 2011Newer by 39 months
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon S810c

 HS20 EXR S810c 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR provides external dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Nikon S810c has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the HS20 EXR compared to the S810c.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and S810c is 58 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and S810c.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR offers the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged HS20 EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S810c Portrait photography highlights
55
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Street photography with Nikon S810c
54
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
heavier than average in class (730g)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than others in class (216g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography features
Nikon S810c Sports photography features
52
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography info
Nikon S810c Travel photography info
51
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (730g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others in class (216g)
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (270 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography advice
Nikon S810c Landscape photography advice
51
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse function
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (270 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging information
Nikon S810c Vlogging information
25
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than average in class (730g)
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (216g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon S810c
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRNikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Nikon Coolpix S810c
Also Known as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-04-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730 grams (1.61 lbs) 216 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 270 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $600 $350