FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Let's look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is fairly comparable but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HS20 EXR was brought out 20 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the HS20 EXR matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 4G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR enjoys outside measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the HS20 EXR compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and Galaxy Camera 4G is 58 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR includes the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged HS20 EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.