FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB35F

Following is a extensive analysis of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively comparable but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and WB35F (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The HS20 EXR was introduced 4 years prior to the WB35F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the HS20 EXR matches up vs the WB35F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Samsung WB35F. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features external dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the HS20 EXR compared to the WB35F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and WB35F is 58 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and WB35F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR includes the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged HS20 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.