FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sigma SD15
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Additionally Known as FinePix HS22 EXR
- Refreshed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Released February 2010
- Succeeded the Sigma SD14

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sigma SD15 Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sigma SD15, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and SD15 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

The HS20 EXR was announced 11 months after the SD15 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the HS20 EXR scores versus the SD15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Sigma SD15. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Sigma SD15
HS20 EXR | SD15 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 11 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
SD15 | HS20 EXR |
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Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sigma SD15
HS20 EXR | SD15 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR offers outside dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sigma SD15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the HS20 EXR versus the SD15.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and SD15 is 58 and 59 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and SD15.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will show extra detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent HS20 EXR will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Sigma SD15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sigma |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Sigma SD15 |
Also referred to as | FinePix HS22 EXR | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-02-20 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | True II |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 730 gr (1.61 lb) | 750 gr (1.65 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $600 | $1,500 |