FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Released January 2011
- Other Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
- Updated by 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 4G Overview
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.

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.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
HS20 EXR | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Galaxy Camera 4G | HS20 EXR | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 20 months |
Display dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
HS20 EXR | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
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.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
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.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
Otherwise known as | FinePix HS22 EXR | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 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 measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | - |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 730g (1.61 pounds) | 305g (0.67 pounds) |
Physical 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 Overall 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $600 | $550 |