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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(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
Samsung WB800F
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Samsung WB800F

 HS20 EXR WB800F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 WB800F HS20 EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Samsung WB800F

 HS20 EXR WB800F 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

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

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
55
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
43
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Street photography with Samsung WB800F
54
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (730 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
52
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography information
Samsung WB800F Travel photography information
51
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (730 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography factors
51
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging advice
Samsung WB800F Vlogging advice
25
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (730g)
35
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Samsung WB800F
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRSamsung WB800F
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