FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
HS20 EXR | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Galaxy Camera 3G | HS20 EXR | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 20 months |
Display sizing | 4.8" | ![]() | 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 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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.

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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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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 |