FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

In this write-up, we are evaluating the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly similar but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The HS20 EXR was brought out 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the HS20 EXR matches up vs the Galaxy Camera in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR offers exterior measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the HS20 EXR compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and Galaxy Camera is 58 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and Galaxy Camera.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR has got the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more aged HS20 EXR is going to be behind in sensor technology.