FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX20V

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the FujiFilm HS10 versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was brought out 24 months prior to the HX20V making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the HS10 scores vs the HX20V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS10 enjoys outside measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm HS10 versus Sony HX20V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the HS10 and the HX20V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and HX20V is 60 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS10 and HX20V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX20V to produce more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older HS10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.