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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Lets look much closer at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is fairly well matched but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The HS20 EXR was announced 20 months before the Galaxy Camera 3G making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the HS20 EXR grades versus the Galaxy Camera 3G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 HS20 EXR Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 Galaxy Camera 3G HS20 EXR 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2011More recent by 20 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 HS20 EXR Galaxy Camera 3G 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features physical dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the HS20 EXR and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and Galaxy Camera 3G is 58 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR provides the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh simpler. The older HS20 EXR is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
30
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
54
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
heavier than competition (730 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography information
51
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (730 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors (305 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
51
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse function
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quite wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging advice
25
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (730g)
37
quite wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (305g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no mic support
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRSamsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Otherwise known as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-08-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 grams (1.61 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $600 $606