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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The HS20 EXR was unveiled 4 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the HS20 EXR scores against the Galaxy Camera 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 HS20 EXR Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 Galaxy Camera 2 HS20 EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 36 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k460kCrisper screen (+577k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 HS20 EXR Galaxy Camera 2 
Manual focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR offers outside 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the HS20 EXR and the Galaxy Camera 2.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and Galaxy Camera 2 is 58 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR contains the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged HS20 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography highlights
55
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography advice
54
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than competition (730g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography advice
52
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
51
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (730g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
good battery (400 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography factors
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
missing Timelapse mode
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging advice
25
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (730g)
37
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
lighter than competition in class (283g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Also Known as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-01-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 gr (1.61 lb) 283 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 - 400 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $600 $400