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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2013
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is relatively similar but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and SZ-15 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The HS20 EXR was announced 3 years prior to the SZ-15 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the HS20 EXR scores vs the SZ-15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Olympus SZ-15

 HS20 EXR SZ-15 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 SZ-15 HS20 EXR 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2011Fresher by 29 months

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Olympus SZ-15

 HS20 EXR SZ-15 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has got outer dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-15 has measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Olympus SZ-15 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the HS20 EXR and the SZ-15.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and SZ-15 is 58 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and SZ-15.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR contains the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The older HS20 EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography information
Olympus SZ-15 Street photography information
54
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
more heavy than others (730 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (250g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-15
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography information
Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography information
51
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (730 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average (250g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography details
Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography details
51
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
missing Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging details
Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging details
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others (730g)
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reasonably wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (250g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Olympus SZ-15
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXROlympus SZ-15
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Olympus SZ-15
Also called as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-06-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730g (1.61 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 model 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $600 $200