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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9100

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Updated by Fujifilm HS30EXR
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon S9300
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and S9100 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The HS20 EXR was released 6 months before the S9100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the HS20 EXR grades versus the S9100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Nikon S9100

 HS20 EXR S9100 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 S9100 HS20 EXR 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon S9100

 HS20 EXR S9100 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR provides outer measurements 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 S9100 has sizing of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the S9100.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and S9100 is 58 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and S9100.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography factors
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography factors
55
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
32
has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography information
Nikon S9100 Street photography information
54
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
more heavy than others (730 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (214g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography highlights
Nikon S9100 Sports photography highlights
52
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography factors
Nikon S9100 Travel photography factors
51
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (730 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than average (214g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography features
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography features
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have Timelapse recording
39
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging highlights
Nikon S9100 Vlogging highlights
25
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others (730 grams)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (214g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon S9100
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRNikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Nikon Coolpix S9100
Also called FinePix HS22 EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730 gr (1.61 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $600 $329