FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung PL210
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung PL210 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
- Announced January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
- Refreshed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
- Launched January 2011

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung PL210 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung PL210, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and PL210 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

The HS20 EXR was revealed very close to the PL210 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the HS20 EXR matches up vs the PL210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung PL210 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Samsung PL210. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Samsung PL210
HS20 EXR | PL210 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
PL210 | HS20 EXR |
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Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Samsung PL210
HS20 EXR | PL210 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same age |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has got external measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung PL210 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the HS20 EXR versus the PL210.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and PL210 is 58 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and PL210.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung PL210 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Samsung PL210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Samsung PL210 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix HS22 EXR | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | - |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW photos | ||
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) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
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) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 730g (1.61 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") | 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $600 | $200 |