FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Samsung WB850F

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.