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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony A850

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
67
Features
60
Overall
64

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony A850 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(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
Sony A850
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Sony A850

 HS20 EXR A850 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011April 2010Newer by 9 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 A850 HS20 EXR 
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony A850

 HS20 EXR A850 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony A850 size comparison

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

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony A850 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony A850 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony A850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography factors
Sony A850 Portrait photography factors
55
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
72
you can focus manually
resolution is high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography highlights
Sony A850 Street photography highlights
54
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
more heavy than average (730g)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography information
Sony A850 Sports photography information
52
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography information
Sony A850 Travel photography information
51
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (730g)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
weather proofing
resolution is high (25 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Landscape photography with Sony A850
51
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
no liveview
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging factors
Sony A850 Vlogging factors
25
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (730 grams)
9
can't record video
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony A850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony A850
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRSony Alpha DSLR-A850
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