Fujifilm FinePix HS20 16 MP Digital Camera

Fujifilm bring FinePix HS20 16 MP Digital Camera with EXR BSI CMOS High Speed Sensor and Fujinon 30x Wide Angle Optical Zoom Lens. FinePix HS20EXR is a high quality with advanced function SLR-styled plus long-zoom camera built for the professional or enthusiast photographer. The FinePix HS20EXR features a new 16-megapixel EXR-CMOS sensor, a powerful FUJINON 30x manual optical zoom (24mm-720mm equivalent) lens, a tilting 3.0-inch high contrast LCD with a electronic viewfinder featuring a “heads up” sensor that automatically changes from LCD to EVF and a lot more. This is an Amazon’s product review. Checkout more detail bellow.

Fujifilm FinePix HS20EXR Highlights

High Speed and Sensitivity
The newly-developed EXR Processor and EXR-CMOS sensor in the HS20EXR allow for pristine images to be taken in fast-shooting situations or in low-light environments. The combination of the two technologies creates a fast transfer circuit for quick process and reading of files for high speed shooting and Full HD movies, and the EXR-CMOS sensor itself, where the wiring layer and photo diodes are reversed, creates higher sensitivity for taking impressive images in low light conditions.

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 digital camera highlights
Intelligent Processor
With the improved intelligent processor, taking photos can’t get much easier. The GUI, with its new rich user interface that dramatically improves the appearance and searching functions of menus, might be one of the first things you notice, but the most notable benefits are speed and image quality. Additionally, the FinePix HS20EXR can now recognize an impressive 27 scenes. While shooting, the camera configures each scene and recognizes the perfect setting and automatically takes the best quality picture, with a single touch of a button.

EXR Technology
The EXR technology adds further versatility by modifying its behavior according to the lighting condition. Users can either let the EXR Auto mode choose the correct setting itself, or pick from three manually selected options:

  • High Resolution Priority can be used when you’re after exceptional image quality.
  • High ISO & Low Noise Priority can be used in low light conditions where the combination with the BSI sensor makes for superb results.
  • Dynamic Range Priority takes two pictures and combines them to provide a range of up to 1600%.

With these unique sensor combinations, capturing great pictures has never been easier.

Capture Moving Subjects
The FinePix HS20EXR’s strong mix of sensor and processing technologies allows breathless action shots to be captured, and the continuous full resolution shooting at 3fps, 5fps, 8fps or 11fps at 8-megapixel resolution, will make sure the action is stopped in its tracks. The FinePix HS20EXR also eliminates the need to worry about slow auto focusing or shutter lag. The new solution’s contrast Auto Focus system takes approximately 0.16 seconds (minimum) to focus.

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 digital camera highlights
A 30x Zoom Lens
With a 30x zoom range covering focal lengths from a super-wide 24-720mm (35mm equivalent), the FinePix HS20EXR is ready for anything. Boasting high quality FUJINON optics, the manual zoom lens is now even easier to operate thanks to a reduction in the size of the flashgun. Zooming through the range can be done quickly and precisely to ensure perfect framing for every shot.

The FinePix HS20EXR also is equipped to fight blurring, a common problem when using longer focal lengths. Dual Image Stabilization combines a mechanically stabilized CMOS sensor with high ISO sensitivities for total anti-blur protection. Together these technologies reduce the blurring effect of both handshake and subject movement to provide sharp, clean and clear results even at the longest zoom settings or in challenging lighting conditions.

HD Movie Capture
The FinePix HS20EXR offers an impressive level of video functionality. With the ability to capture movies in true, full 1080p HD quality, the FinePix HS20EXR delivers high sensitivity with low noise for movies captured in low lighting. In addition, movie files (.MOV) are captured with H.264 high profile compression for smaller file sizes without sacrificing quality. With a mini-HDMI output connector, it is easy to connect and view images on your HDTV (HDMI cable not included).

High Speed Movies
Versatility is further increased thanks to the High Speed Movie options, which include capture at an incredible 320 fps. With features like this, even the fastest moving subjects can be captured and watched in slow motion.

One Touch Controls
The FinePix HS20EXR sports a full complement of sophisticated manual and semi-automatic shooting modes and photographic controls. The extensive external controls give the more advanced photographer direct access to virtually every control they will need for uninterrupted shooting, and the specially designed chassis includes dedicated command buttons for quick and easy key functions such as ISO, white balance, focus and metering. The large command dial, manual focus ring, twist and zoom lens barrel, bright, clear electronic viewfinder, high quality tilting LCD screen and deep hand grip ensures the camera handles well. AA batteries (ships with alkaline) provide excellent performance (up to 300 shots with Alkaline batteries) combined with the convenience of a universally available format when shooting for extended periods away from main power.

Additional Features

    Fujifilm FinePix HS20 digital camera highlights
  • RAW / RAW+JPEG shooting: The FinePix HS20 has the ability to shoot both a RAW and JPEG shot simultaneously. RAW is for ultimate quality shots via post processing, JPEG is for great quality with no need for further post-production work.
  • Motion Panorama 360°: The sensor extends the sweep range to 360° (shots can also be taken vertically). Combined with high quality Fujifilm printing, sweeping and impressive scenes can be taken, showing fine detail, low noise and high resolution at 180°, 240° or full 360° panoramic ranges.
  • Purple Fringing Reducer/Corner Resolution Enhancer: The EXR processor has the capability to spot and reduce purple color fringing, most common on dark subjects against light backgrounds. In addition, the EXR processor improves the resolution at the corners of an image for more uniform image sharpness.
  • Super Intelligent Flash: The FinePix HS20EXR offers a flash control system which efficiently controls the level of flash for a given exposure to produce beautifully balanced flash illumination across the foreground and background. Super Intelligent Flash is most useful in macro photography where the contrast between subject and background can be especially challenging, but is also effective for night and backlit photography.
  • Multi-Bracketing: The FinePix HS20EXR has 3 bracketing functions useful for high level photography: Film Simulation Bracketing (which automatically sets Film Simulation to PROVIA, Velvia and ASTIA for simultaneous capture of 3 frames), Dynamic Range Bracketing (which automatically sets dynamic range to 100%, 200% and 400% for simultaneous capture of 3 frames) and AE Bracketing (which automatically sets exposure range to even, under and over for simultaneous capture of 3 frames).
  • Face Recognition: Users can register up to eight (8) faces, along with names, birthdays and categories, and the HS20EXR will prioritize focus and exposure right on the faces of those special people. Users can also use Image Search to view images of a registered person.
  • Face Detection and Automatic Red-eye Removal: To provide perfectly exposed and focused portrait shots, the FinePix HS20EXR is fitted with Fujifilm’s latest Face Detection technology which is able to track up to 10 faces simultaneously, at almost any angle to the camera. The system instantly corrects red-eye and then saves both the original and the corrected image file automatically.
  • PhotoBook Assist: Photo book Assist lets you select and organize images in your camera to create a digital photo book. You can download the photo books to your computer using MyFinePix Studio software that is included.
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That’s all about the camera FinePix HS20. This Digital Camera is available on Amazon.com. You can Order or directly buy form here.
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This Post Has 11 Comments

  1. Anonymous

    No one got the hand on true sample shots before March 2011 release. It’s a shame that we could really compare the quality of the picture it took by individual other than company itself. worst, lots of gimmick website take opportunity to post garbage too.

  2. Barkloud

    Wow is there a reason fujifilm has not released any photos actually taken by this camera? The pre-release camera must have had some pretty terrible results. Now they want us to buy blind and hopefully not send it back! Whats really interesting is that fujifilm also is releasing there new X100 but they supplied sample photos!
    The stats given to us by fujifilm are way to unbelievable for a 1/2 in. cmos sensor and 720 zoom lens?

  3. GeneS

    I ordered a fujifilm hs20 on amazon feb 1. The fuji site says the hs20 will not be available on thier site till the middle of april.
    Amazon says its delivery estimate is between feb 22 and march 7 for the hs20 that was ordered on feb 1
    anyone know who is right?

  4. Hans

    Finefix HS20EXR shall be available in the market by Mid of March 2011 as per Fuji film advise.
    It’s the newest version of the Most new in the Bridge Cam. market multi-feature-packed Finepix HS10 that’s 30MM Wide angle too and HS20 comes with an amazing 16 Mega-pixel detail brilliance.

    Along with my classic Nikon, for sure i’ll have HS20 EXR crucial for my field.

  5. BG Switzerland

    I just purchased an HS20 and although its only a good 3 hours since I have been exploring the Camera, I have to say its a big improvement on the HS10….the image quality is remarkable and the features that the software has, especially the panoramic view shots is something not to underestimate.

    I’m very happy with my purchase. Needless to say, further testing will be on the way in the coming days!!

  6. James

    Hi. I have now taken over 400 images on my HS 20 and I can honestly say that it is a big improvement over the HS 10. For such a tiny sensor (Compact camera sensor) it really does perform well. Okay it is not perfect and I can recognise a few minor defects like the stabilisation seems to be more jerky than the HS 10 ….maybe a software upgrade in the future. It is faster to respond than the HS 10 but in my opinion it is still on the slow side.
    Image quality is excellent for what it is. This is probably going to make all the other bridge cameras look inferior.

    I recommend this camera.

    James

  7. Sonicam80

    Do please steer clear of DP reviews site. It seems to be inhabited by loonies and fuji-bashers with an average IQ of – 100

  8. Abhijeets23

     No it is not I personally checked there opposite to CTC hyd ..it is not there:(

  9. yeti

     see also what digital camera review and several other sites say image quality poor. or to put it another way a good 8MP (EXR mode). 16MP seems a bit overcrowded on a 1/2 CMOS sensor

  10. jeanne.mendoza15

    Pls. help me, my camera is always hanging everytime i  do  a shot, when i turn it off the picture is still there, so I put the battery on and off the camera. What should I do?

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