FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB800F
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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
- Alternate Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
- Refreshed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB800F Overview
Below is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty similar but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and WB800F (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

The HS20 EXR was released 24 months earlier than the WB800F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HS20 EXR matches up against the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Samsung WB800F
HS20 EXR | WB800F | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
WB800F | HS20 EXR | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 24 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Samsung WB800F
HS20 EXR | WB800F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider 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") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Samsung WB800F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the HS20 EXR and the WB800F.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and WB800F is 58 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and WB800F.
All in all, both cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR features the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler. The older HS20 EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Samsung WB800F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Samsung WB800F |
Also referred to as | FinePix HS22 EXR | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 16 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 730 gr (1.61 lbs) | 218 gr (0.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
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) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $600 | $300 |