FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S8200
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S8200 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Nikon Coolpix S8200. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Nikon S8200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Nikon S8200
HS20 EXR | S8200 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
S8200 | HS20 EXR | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | January 2011 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Screen resolution | 961k | 460k | Sharper screen (+501k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon S8200
HS20 EXR | S8200 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S8200 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | |
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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 |