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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Released January 2012
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is fairly similar but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and WB850F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HS20 EXR was introduced 12 months before the WB850F and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the HS20 EXR scores against the WB850F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Samsung WB850F

 HS20 EXR WB850F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 WB850F HS20 EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Samsung WB850F

 HS20 EXR WB850F 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features outer measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the HS20 EXR versus the WB850F.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and WB850F is 58 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and WB850F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR comes with the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The older HS20 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography features
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography features
55
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
43
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
54
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than competitors (730 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (250g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography information
Samsung WB850F Sports photography information
52
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography features
Samsung WB850F Travel photography features
51
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (730g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (250g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography info
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography info
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging factors
Samsung WB850F Vlogging factors
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (730 grams)
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Samsung WB850F
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRSamsung WB850F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Samsung WB850F
Otherwise known as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730g (1.61 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $600 $599