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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus SH-2
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is relatively similar but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and SH-1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The HS20 EXR was introduced 4 years before the SH-1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the HS20 EXR grades against the SH-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Olympus SH-1

 HS20 EXR SH-1 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 SH-1 HS20 EXR 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2011More recent by 39 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Olympus SH-1

 HS20 EXR SH-1 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR offers physical measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the SH-1.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and SH-1 is 58 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and SH-1.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR contains the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The older HS20 EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
37
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography advice
Olympus SH-1 Street photography advice
54
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
heavier than competition (730 grams)
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competitors (271g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography advice
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography advice
52
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography advice
Olympus SH-1 Travel photography advice
51
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (730 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competitors (271g)
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-1
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging highlights
Olympus SH-1 Vlogging highlights
25
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (730 grams)
37
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Olympus SH-1
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXROlympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Olympus Stylus SH-1
Otherwise known as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-03-31
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR TruePic VII
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 grams (1.61 pounds) 271 grams (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 - 380 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $600 $349