FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony A350

Its time to examine more in depth at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Sony A350, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is very close but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and A350 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The HS20 EXR was revealed 2 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the HS20 EXR scores vs the A350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features physical dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Sony A350 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Sony A350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the A350.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and A350 is 58 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and A350.

Plainly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher HS20 EXR should have a benefit in sensor innovation.