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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sigma fp

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sigma fp 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Newer Model is Sigma fp L
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sigma fp Overview

Lets look closer at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sigma fp, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and fp (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The HS20 EXR was unveiled 9 years before the fp which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the HS20 EXR scores against the fp with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Sigma fp

 HS20 EXR fp 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 fp HS20 EXR 
LaunchedJuly 2019January 2011Newer by 103 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kCrisper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sigma fp

 HS20 EXR fp 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR enjoys 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) whilst the Sigma fp has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the fp.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sigma fp size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and fp is 58 and 84 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and fp.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sigma fp will provide you with greater detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged HS20 EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography details
Sigma fp Portrait photography details
55
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
85
has manual focus
megapixel count excellent (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography highlights
Sigma fp Street photography highlights
54
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
heavier than competitors (730 grams)
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography factors
Sigma fp Sports photography factors
52
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography details
Sigma fp Travel photography details
51
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (730 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
78
environment proof
includes focus by touch
megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
missing Time Lapse mode
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count excellent (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging highlights
Sigma fp Vlogging highlights
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors (730 grams)
37
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sigma fp
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRSigma fp
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sigma
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Sigma fp
Otherwise known as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-05 2019-07-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max boosted ISO 12800 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.6 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 gr (1.61 lbs) 422 gr (0.93 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $2,050