Compact · 2011

Fujifilm FinePix HS20EXR

The Fujifilm FinePix HS20EXR is a compact from 2011 with a 1/2.3" sensor measuring 6.4 × 4.8 mm and 16 megapixels. Its crop factor is 5.41×, so a 50 mm lens frames like 270 mm on full frame. Every number below is calculated for this exact sensor.

1/2.3"5.41× crop16 MP
Fujifilm FinePix HS20EXR camera
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5.41×
Crop factor
6.4×4.8 mm
Sensor size
31 mm²
Area · 4% of full frame
16 MP
Resolution
1.39 µm
Pixel pitch
f/2.1
Diffraction-limited aperture
2011
Release year

Specifications#

Model
FinePix HS20EXR
Camera type
Compact
Released
2011-01-01
Sensor size
6.4 × 4.8 mm (1/2.3" sensor)
Crop factor
5.41×
Resolution
16 MP (4,608 × 3,456 px)
Fastest shutter
1/4,000 s
Continuous shooting
8 fps
Max video resolution
1080p
Weight
730 g (25.7 oz)
Sensor type
EXR CMOS
Battery
4 x AA
Dimensions
131 x 91 x 126mm (5.16 x 3.58 x 4.96 inches)
Lens
24-720mm equivalent
Drive
8 frames per second
Video
1920 x 1080 (FullHD) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 60 fps, 640 x 480 at 30 or 80 fps, 320 x 112 at 320 fps, 320 x 240 at 160 fps; MPEG-4 file format

Specifications merged from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Lensfun and openMVG. Spot an error? Tell us.

Sensor size compared#

1" (one-inch) sensorFujifilm FinePix HS20EXR
The Fujifilm FinePix HS20EXR sensor (highlighted) drawn to scale against common formats. Its area is 4% of a full-frame sensor, which collects about 4.8 stops less total light at the same exposure.

Focal length equivalents & field of view#

Multiply any focal length by 5.41 to get the full-frame field of view. For fixed-lens cameras use the real focal length printed on the lens (e.g. “6.1–18.3 mm”), not the 35 mm equivalent.

Lens on this cameraFull-frame equivalentHorizontalVerticalDiagonal
4 mm22 mm77.3°61.9°90.0°
4.5 mm24 mm70.8°56.1°83.3°
5 mm27 mm65.2°51.3°77.3°
6 mm32 mm56.1°43.6°67.4°
8 mm43 mm43.6°33.4°53.1°
10 mm54 mm35.5°27.0°43.6°
12 mm65 mm29.9°22.6°36.9°
15 mm81 mm24.1°18.2°29.9°
20 mm108 mm18.2°13.7°22.6°
25 mm135 mm14.6°11.0°18.2°
30 mm162 mm12.2°9.1°15.2°
40 mm216 mm9.1°6.9°11.4°
50 mm270 mm7.3°5.5°9.1°
70 mm379 mm5.2°3.9°6.5°
100 mm541 mm3.7°2.7°4.6°
150 mm811 mm2.4°1.8°3.1°

Depth of field table#

Total depth of field at each subject distance, using a circle of confusion of 5.5 µm (the 0.030 mm full-frame standard scaled by the crop factor).

FocalAperture50.0 cm1.00 m2.00 m3.00 m5.00 m10.0 mHyperfocal
4 mmf/239.0 cm2.64 m∞∞∞∞1.45 m
4 mmf/2.862.7 cm29.7 m∞∞∞∞1.03 m
4 mmf/41.31 m∞∞∞∞∞72.5 cm
4 mmf/8∞∞∞∞∞∞36.5 cm
8 mmf/28.6 cm35.4 cm1.57 m4.26 m34.4 m∞5.78 m
8 mmf/2.812.1 cm51.1 cm2.52 m9.21 m∞∞4.13 m
8 mmf/417.6 cm78.0 cm5.28 m∞∞∞2.89 m
8 mmf/838.6 cm2.61 m∞∞∞∞1.45 m
14 mmf/22.8 cm11.2 cm45.5 cm1.04 m3.07 m16.6 m17.7 m
14 mmf/2.83.9 cm15.7 cm64.5 cm1.50 m4.68 m42.3 m12.6 m
14 mmf/45.5 cm22.6 cm94.7 cm2.29 m8.28 m∞8.85 m
14 mmf/811.1 cm47.0 cm2.25 m7.47 m∞∞4.43 m
22 mmf/21.1 cm4.5 cm18.2 cm41.1 cm1.16 m4.83 m43.6 m
22 mmf/2.81.5 cm6.3 cm25.5 cm57.9 cm1.64 m7.14 m31.2 m
22 mmf/42.2 cm9.0 cm36.6 cm83.5 cm2.41 m11.6 m21.8 m
22 mmf/84.4 cm18.1 cm75.0 cm1.77 m5.77 m112 m10.9 m

Equivalent aperture#

Exposure is identical at the same f-number on any format; equivalence only describes depth of field and total light.

Aperture on this cameraFull-frame equivalent (depth of field)Hyperfocal at 8 mm
f/1.2f/6.59.62 m
f/1.4f/7.68.25 m
f/1.8f/9.76.42 m
f/2f/10.85.78 m
f/2.8f/15.14.13 m
f/4f/21.62.89 m
f/5.6f/30.32.07 m
f/8f/43.31.45 m

Diffraction & pixel pitch#

With 1.39 µm pixels, diffraction starts to soften pixel-level detail around f/2.1. For maximum sharpness keep landscapes between f/2.8 and f/2; stopping down further trades detail for depth of field.

ApertureAiry disk diameterSpread overAt 100% view
f/2.83.8 µm2.7 pxslight softening
f/45.4 µm3.9 pxvisibly soft
f/5.67.5 µm5.4 pxvisibly soft
f/810.7 µm7.7 pxvisibly soft
f/1114.8 µm10.6 pxvisibly soft
f/1621.5 µm15.5 pxvisibly soft
f/2229.5 µm21.3 pxvisibly soft

Maximum print sizes#

At 16 MP the Fujifilm FinePix HS20EXR produces 4,608 × 3,456 pixel images. See the 16 megapixel guide or the print size calculator.

ResolutionTypical useInchesCentimetres
300 DPIPhoto-lab quality15.4 × 11.5 in39 × 29 cm
240 DPIFine-art inkjet19.2 × 14.4 in49 × 37 cm
200 DPIWall print23.0 × 17.3 in59 × 44 cm
150 DPIPoster, viewed from 1 m+30.7 × 23.0 in78 × 59 cm

Night-sky exposure limits#

Longest exposure before stars trail. The NPF rule accounts for pixel pitch and is stricter than the classic 500 rule — use it for pin-sharp stars on high-resolution sensors.

Focal length500 ruleNPF f/1.8NPF f/2.8NPF f/4
4 mm (22 mm eq.)23.1 s26.2 s34.9 s45.4 s
5 mm (27 mm eq.)18.5 s20.9 s27.9 s36.3 s
6 mm (32 mm eq.)15.4 s17.4 s23.3 s30.3 s
7 mm (38 mm eq.)13.2 s15.0 s20.0 s26.0 s
9 mm (49 mm eq.)10.3 s11.6 s15.5 s20.2 s

Open the NPF / 500 rule calculator →

Handheld shutter speed guide#

The reciprocal rule uses the equivalent focal length. High-resolution sensors may need one stop faster than this for pixel-sharp results.

Focal lengthNo stabilisation (1/equiv. focal)With 3-stop ISWith 5-stop IBIS
4 mm1/20 s0.4 s1.6 s
9 mm1/50 s1/6 s0.6 s
18 mm1/100 s1/13 s0.3 s
37 mm1/200 s1/25 s1/6 s

Lens#

The Fujifilm FinePix HS20EXR has a built-in, non-interchangeable lens. Use the real focal length of that lens with the tables above; its full-frame equivalent is that number × 5.41.

Frequently asked questions#

What is the crop factor of the Fujifilm FinePix HS20EXR?

The Fujifilm FinePix HS20EXR has a crop factor of 5.41× relative to 35 mm full frame (diagonal 8.0 mm vs 43.3 mm).

What size is the Fujifilm FinePix HS20EXR sensor?

6.4 × 4.8 mm (1/2.3"), an area of 31 mm² — 4% of full frame.

Is the Fujifilm FinePix HS20EXR full frame?

No — its sensor is 1/2.3", which is 28.1× smaller in area than full frame.

How many megapixels does the Fujifilm FinePix HS20EXR have?

16 megapixels (4,608 × 3,456 pixels), enough for a 15 × 12 inch print at 300 DPI.

How long can I expose the night sky with the Fujifilm FinePix HS20EXR?

With a 5 mm lens (27 mm equivalent) the 500 rule gives 18 s and the stricter NPF rule at f/2.8 gives 28 s.

Sources & licences#

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