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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sigma SD15

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(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
Sigma SD15
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Sigma SD15

 HS20 EXR SD15 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 SD15 HS20 EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sigma SD15

 HS20 EXR SD15 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography features
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography features
55
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
50
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Street photography with Sigma SD15
54
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
heavier than average (730 grams)
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography info
Sigma SD15 Sports photography info
52
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography info
Sigma SD15 Travel photography info
51
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (730 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
42
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (5MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Landscape photography camera
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse function
51
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Vlogging with Sigma SD15
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
heavier than average (730g)
9
can't record video
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sigma SD15
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRSigma SD15
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