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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
58
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Released January 2014
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and SP-100 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The HS20 EXR was brought out 4 years before the SP-100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the HS20 EXR matches up versus the SP-100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Olympus SP-100

 HS20 EXR SP-100 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 SP-100 HS20 EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 37 months

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Olympus SP-100

 HS20 EXR SP-100 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has got physical measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has specifications of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SP-100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the HS20 EXR and the SP-100.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and SP-100 is 58 and 63 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and SP-100.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR has got the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh less difficult. The older HS20 EXR is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography info
Olympus SP-100 Street photography info
54
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than others (730 grams)
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (594g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography advice
52
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography features
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography features
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (730g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
53
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (594 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography features
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
more heavy than others (730 grams)
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (594 grams)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Olympus SP-100
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXROlympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Olympus Stylus SP-100
Also called FinePix HS22 EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2014-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
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 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 grams (1.61 lb) 594 grams (1.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
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 - 330 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $400