Fujifilm FinePix S1 vs Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix S1 and the Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Fujifilm FinePix S1 was introduced in January 2014 and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S1 over Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR over Fujifilm FinePix S1.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR have 3.0" screens with 920k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively. Fujifilm FinePix S1 has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

Viewfinder

Fujifilm FinePix S1 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 920k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. They both have 97% coverage.

Fujifilm FinePix S1 features a 16.4 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800. Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR features a 16 megapixel 1/2-inch EXR-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.4 x 4.8 mm and a total area of 23 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode.

Fujifilm FinePix S1 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Fujifilm FinePix S1 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2432 x 2432, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1728 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR is equipped with EXR processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 1840, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 1536, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Fujifilm FinePix S1

Fujifilm FinePix S1 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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Bluetooth on Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Fujifilm FinePix S1 has a Mini HDMI and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR has an HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Fujifilm FinePix S1 comes with NP-85 battery pack with battery life of 350 shots and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR comes with 4 x AA battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Fujifilm FinePix S1 has a single SC/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S1, and up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR. Fujifilm FinePix S1 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 8.00 m on Fujifilm FinePix S1 and 3.20 m on Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount..

Fujifilm FinePix S1 body has dimensions of 133 x 91 x 110 mm (5.24 x 3.58 x 4.33") and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR body has dimensions of 131 x 91 x 126 mm (5.16 x 3.58 x 4.96"). Fujifilm FinePix S1 weighs 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR weighs 730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz).

Fujifilm FinePix S1

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

133 mm

91 mm

131 mm

91 mm