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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9900

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Updated by Fujifilm HS30EXR
Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon S9700
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and S9900 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The HS20 EXR was unveiled 5 years earlier than the S9900 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the HS20 EXR matches up versus the S9900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Nikon S9900

 HS20 EXR S9900 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 S9900 HS20 EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon S9900

 HS20 EXR S9900 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR comes with external 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 S9900 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the HS20 EXR against the S9900.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and S9900 is 58 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and S9900.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR uses the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The older HS20 EXR will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography info
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Street photography with Nikon S9900
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has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
heavier than others (730 grams)
68
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Travel photography camera
51
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (730 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (289 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography details
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography details
51
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
missing Time Lapse function
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pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging info
Nikon S9900 Vlogging info
25
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than others (730 grams)
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no mic support
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Nikon S9900
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRNikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Nikon Coolpix S9900
Otherwise known as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2015-02-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 grams (1.61 pounds) 289 grams (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $600 $300