FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony A850
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony A850 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Additionally referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR
- Refreshed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Announced April 2010

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony A850 Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony A850, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and A850 (25MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and A850 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

The HS20 EXR was unveiled 9 months after the A850 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the HS20 EXR grades vs the A850 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony A850 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Sony A850
HS20 EXR | A850 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | April 2010 | Newer by 9 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
A850 | HS20 EXR | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony A850
HS20 EXR | A850 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR comes with outside dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Sony A850 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony A850 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the HS20 EXR versus the A850.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and A850 is 58 and 54 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and A850.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A850 will deliver greater detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher HS20 EXR is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony A850 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony A850 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
Also Known as | FinePix HS22 EXR | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-04-15 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR | Bionz |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 25 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6048 x 4032 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 730g (1.61 pounds) | 895g (1.97 pounds) |
Dimensions | 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1415 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 880 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | 2 |
Retail pricing | $600 | $0 |