Nikon D4 vs Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      Nikon D4

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D4 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.

      Nikon D4 was introduced in January 2012 and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon D4 Highlights

      • 16.2 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 51 Focus Points (51 Cross-type)
      • 3.2" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2-inch EXR-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Tilting Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon D4
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      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.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon D4 and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR.

      PROS

      Nikon D4

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   51 Focus Points
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 89
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Long Battery Life - 2600 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Illuminated Buttons
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon D4

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      •   Expensive
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Heavy - 1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz)
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon D4

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   -2 EV Min AF Detection
      •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Weight - 730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)

      Advantage of Nikon D4

      Nikon D4
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D4 over Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR.

      Nikon D4 vs Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
      Larger Sensor Full Frame vs 1/2-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.2 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      Timelapse Recording vs
      More Cross-type Focus Points 15 vs 0
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 3.2" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 460k dot
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 100% vs 97%
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Microphone Input vs
      Headphone Output vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      More Storage Slots 2 vs 1

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      Nikon D2H
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      APS-C

      4.1 MP

      Nikon D4s
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      Full Frame

      16.2 MP

      Nikon D3
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Nikon D1
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      APS-C

      2.66 MP

      Nikon D2Hs
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      APS-C

      4.1 MP

      Nikon D1X
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      APS-C

      5.3 MP

      Nikon D2X
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      APS-C

      12.4 MP

      Nikon D5
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      Full Frame

      20.8 MP

      Nikon D3S
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Nikon D2Xs
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      APS-C

      12.4 MP

      Nikon D6
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      Full Frame

      20.8 MP

      Nikon D3X
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      Full Frame

      24.5 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      Fujifilm HS20 EXR
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR over Nikon D4.

      Nikon D4 vs Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 3,200
      Higher Boosted ISO 204,800 vs 12,800
      Max Image Resolution 4928 x 3280 vs 4608 x 3456
      Face Detection vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Screen Type Fixed vs Tilting
      Built-in Flash vs
      Average Metering vs
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Lighter 1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz) vs 730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)
      Internal Storage vs 20 MB

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      Fujifilm HS50EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm HS30EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm HS10
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.3 MP

      Fujifilm S1
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.4 MP

      Fujifilm HS35EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus E-330
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      Micro Four Thirds

      7.94 MP

      Nikon D200
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Nikon D100
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D70s
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D2H
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      APS-C

      4.1 MP

      Nikon D800E
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      Full Frame

      36.3 MP

      Sony SLT-A57
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      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.

      STRENGTHS Nikon D4 Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
        Video Capture
        Live View Autofocus
        HDMI Output Type C
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Nikon D4 Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WT-5 or WT-5A transmitters

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon D4 has a 3.2" Fixed screen with 921k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 460k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.


      Viewfinder

      Nikon D4 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderFujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. Nikon D4 has 100% coverage with 0.70x magnification and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR has 97% coverage magnification.

      Sensor

      Nikon D4 features a 16.2 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 36.0 x 23.9 mm and a total area of 860.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800 and expands to 50 - 204,800 in boosted mode. 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.

      Photography Features

      Nikon D4 is equipped with EXPEED 3 processor and can take pictures up to 4928 x 3280 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4096 x 2720, 4096 x 3280, 3696 x 2456, 3200 x 2128, 3072 x 2456, 3072 x 2040, 2464 x 1640, 2400 x 1592, 2048 x 1360, 2048 x 1640, 1600 x 1064 with 5:4, 3:2 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 on Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      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. Nikon D4 has a Type C HDMI and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR has an HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon D4 comes with EN-EL18 battery pack with battery life of 2600 shots and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR comes with 4 x AA battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon D4 has Dual CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA) or XQD card slots. Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon D4 has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon D4, and up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR. Nikon D4 can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps. Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Nikon D4 has 51 (15 cross-type) focusing points and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR has . Nikon D4 has detection range from -2 to +19 EV.


      Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.20 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. Nikon D4 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal or Wireless connection. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Nikon D4.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon D4 body has dimensions of 160 x 157 x 91 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.58") and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR body has dimensions of 131 x 91 x 126 mm (5.16 x 3.58 x 4.96"). Nikon D4 weighs 1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR weighs 730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz).

      Nikon D4

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

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      91 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon D4 and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      Nikon D4 and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon D4

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      GOOD
      84
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon D4

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      GOOD
      71
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   51 Focus Points
      •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Long Battery Life - 2600 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      75
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon D4

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      GOOD
      71
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   51 Focus Points
      •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Long Battery Life - 2600 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      73
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon D4

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      GOOD
      75
      •   Large Sensor
      •   51 Focus Points
      •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon D4

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      GOOD
      73
      •   Large Sensor
      •   51 Focus Points
      •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Heavy - 1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz)
      GOOD
      78
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon D4

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Heavy - 1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz)
      •   Long Battery Life - 2600 shots
      GOOD
      77
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon D4 and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR and give them scores of 70 and 64 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon D4

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      OVERALL
      70
      OVERALL
      64

      Sensor

      Nikon D4

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      GOOD
      74
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 89
      POOR
      53
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon D4

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      GOOD
      74
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps

      Video

      Nikon D4

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Nikon D4

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      GOOD
      78
      •   -2 EV Min AF Detection
      •   51 Focus Points
      •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      73
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon D4

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      GOOD
      75
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot

      Connectivity

      Nikon D4

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      GOOD
      79
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      71
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon D4

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      GOOD
      81
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Heavy - 1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz)
      •   Long Battery Life - 2600 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      POOR
      40
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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