FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
HS20 EXR | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Galaxy Camera 2 | HS20 EXR | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 36 months |
Screen dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+577k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
HS20 EXR | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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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 |