Fujifilm HS20EXR vs Olympus SP-100

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Fujifilm HS20EXR vs Olympus SP-100

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1/2 inch 30.7mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm HS20EXR Review.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Olympus SP-100 Review.
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Differences

Fujifilm HS20EXR advantages over Olympus SP-100

Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/1700 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus SP-100 advantages over Fujifilm HS20EXR

Less expensive
$400 vs $500 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
More telephoto lens reach
1,200 mm vs 720 mm
Capture objects farther away
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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

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
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
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm HS30EXR

Fujifilm HS20EXR

Fujifilm HS30EXR

$289
1/2 inch

Shoots 60p video

$468
1/2 inch

Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm HS20EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Olympus SP-100

Fujifilm HS30EXR

$600
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$468
1/2 inch

Tiltable Screen
RAW file ability

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Compared to Fujifilm HS25EXR

Fujifilm HS20EXR

Fujifilm HS25EXR

$289
1/2 inch

Shoots 60p video

$279
1/2 inch

Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm HS20EXR vs Fujifilm HS25EXR

Olympus SP-100

Fujifilm HS25EXR

$600
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
More telephoto lens reach

$279
1/2 inch

Tiltable Screen
RAW file ability

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Fujifilm HS25EXR

Compared to Fujifilm HS50EXR

Fujifilm HS20EXR

Fujifilm HS50EXR

$289
1/2 inch

Bigger JPEG buffer

$339
1/2 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Fujifilm HS20EXR vs Fujifilm HS50EXR

Olympus SP-100

Fujifilm HS50EXR

$600
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$339
1/2 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Fujifilm HS50EXR

Compared to Fujifilm SL1000

Fujifilm HS20EXR

Fujifilm SL1000

$289
1/2 inch

Shoots 60p video
Faster shutter

$650
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm HS20EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000

Olympus SP-100

Fujifilm SL1000

$600
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Shoots 60p video

$650
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Compared to Panasonic FZ70

Fujifilm HS20EXR

Panasonic FZ70

$289
1/2 inch

Tiltable Screen
Bigger JPEG buffer

$660
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm HS20EXR vs Panasonic FZ70

Olympus SP-100

Panasonic FZ70

$600
1/2.3 inch

Bigger JPEG buffer
Slow-motion videos

$660
1/2.3 inch

RAW file ability
Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ70

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