• 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 35mm 861.6mm2
  • 36.3 megapixels
  • ISO 64 - 12,800

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Differences

Fujifilm HS20EXR advantages over Nikon D810

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Lighter weight
    730g vs 988g
    Lighter weight
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    8.0 fps vs 5.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Nikon D810 advantages over Fujifilm HS20EXR

  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs 1/2 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.88 vs 1.39 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 1200 vs 400 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    81 mm vs 126 mm
    Thinner
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    1229k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    36.3 vs 16.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    57 vs 8 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    51200 vs 12800 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • Handles even better than its predecessors; Absolutely spectacular images from the 36-megapixel image sensor; Unusually wide sensitivity range for its resolution; Improved performance and buffer depths; Improved video feature set; Impressive low-light autofocus

  • Prone to moire and false color with some subjects; No longer available with a low-pass filter; Demands excellent lenses for the best detail; White balance tends warm under tungsten lighting

The Competition

Compared to Canon 5D Mark IV

Fujifilm HS20EXR
Canon 5D Mark IV
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $2249
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
Nikon D810
Canon 5D Mark IV
  • $2997
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $2249
  • 35mm
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen

Compared to Fujifilm HS30EXR

Fujifilm HS20EXR
Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
Nikon D810
Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • $2997
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Tiltable Screen

Compared to Fujifilm HS25EXR

Fujifilm HS20EXR
Fujifilm HS25EXR
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
Nikon D810
Fujifilm HS25EXR
  • $2997
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Tiltable Screen

Compared to Nikon D800

Fujifilm HS20EXR
Nikon D800
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $1850
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
Nikon D810
Nikon D800
  • $2997
  • 35mm
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
  • $1850
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • Has anti-aliasing filter

Compared to Nikon D800E

Fujifilm HS20EXR
Nikon D800E
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $2212
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
Nikon D810
Nikon D800E
  • $2997
  • 35mm
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $2212
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
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