FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus TG-610
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Olympus TG-610. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Olympus TG-610
HS20 EXR | TG-610 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
TG-610 | HS20 EXR | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Olympus TG-610
HS20 EXR | TG-610 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar age |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Olympus TG-610 | |
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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 |