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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus TG-610 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2011
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Olympus TG-610, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is fairly similar but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and TG-610 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The HS20 EXR was introduced at a similar time to the TG-610 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the HS20 EXR scores versus the TG-610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Olympus TG-610

 HS20 EXR TG-610 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 TG-610 HS20 EXR 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Olympus TG-610

 HS20 EXR TG-610 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR enjoys outer measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Olympus TG-610 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the HS20 EXR versus the TG-610.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and TG-610 is 58 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and TG-610.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
55
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2")
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography features
Olympus TG-610 Street photography features
54
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than average (730 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
52
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
51
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (730g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (210 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than average (730g)
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Olympus TG-610
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXROlympus TG-610
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Olympus TG-610
Other name FinePix HS22 EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR TruePic III+
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 grams (1.61 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 - 210 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $600 $223