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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S8200

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and S8200 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The HS20 EXR was announced 7 months earlier than the S8200 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the HS20 EXR scores vs the S8200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Nikon S8200

 HS20 EXR S8200 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 S8200 HS20 EXR 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months
Screen resolution961k460kSharper screen (+501k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon S8200

 HS20 EXR S8200 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features physical measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8200 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon S8200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the HS20 EXR versus the S8200.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and S8200 is 58 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and S8200.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR offers the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The older HS20 EXR will be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography advice
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography advice
55
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Street photography highlights
54
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than average (730g)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than average in class (213g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Sports photography camera
52
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Travel photography with Nikon S8200
51
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (730 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average in class (213g)
supports focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Landscape photography camera
51
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of Timelapse recording
45
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging factors
Nikon S8200 Vlogging factors
25
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average (730 grams)
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (213 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon S8200
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRNikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Nikon Coolpix S8200
Otherwise known as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-08-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Expeed C2
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 surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 961 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730g (1.61 pounds) 213g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 250 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $600 $329