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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung PL210

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(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
Samsung PL210
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Samsung PL210

 HS20 EXR PL210 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 PL210 HS20 EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Samsung PL210

 HS20 EXR PL210 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

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

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Portrait photography with Samsung PL210
55
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Street photography camera
54
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than competitors in class (730 grams)
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Sports photography with Samsung PL210
52
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography information
Samsung PL210 Travel photography information
51
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (730 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Landscape photography camera
51
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have Timelapse mode
37
good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging info
Samsung PL210 Vlogging info
25
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (730 grams)
27
good max aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Samsung PL210
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRSamsung PL210
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