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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9300

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon S9100
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9500
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Following is a extended review of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is very similar but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and S9300 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The HS20 EXR was brought out 18 months earlier than the S9300 making the cameras a generation away 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 S9300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the HS20 EXR grades against the S9300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Nikon S9300

 HS20 EXR S9300 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 S9300 HS20 EXR 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2011More modern by 18 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon S9300

 HS20 EXR S9300 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR comes with outer dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9300 has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Nikon S9300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the HS20 EXR against the S9300.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and S9300 is 58 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and S9300.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR has the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged HS20 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon S9300
55
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
35
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography details
Nikon S9300 Street photography details
54
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
heavier than others (730 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (215g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography highlights
Nikon S9300 Sports photography highlights
52
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Travel photography with Nikon S9300
51
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (730g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon S9300
51
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no Time Lapse mode
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rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging info
Nikon S9300 Vlogging info
25
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
heavier than others (730 grams)
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon S9300
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRNikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Nikon Coolpix S9300
Also called as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-07-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 6.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 grams (1.61 lb) 215 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $600 $249