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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H20

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H20 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Introduced May 2009
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H20 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Sony H20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and H20 (10MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and H20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The HS20 EXR was revealed 21 months after the H20 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the HS20 EXR matches up versus the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Sony H20

 HS20 EXR H20 
IntroducedJanuary 2011May 2009Newer by 21 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 H20 HS20 EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony H20

 HS20 EXR H20 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features outer measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Sony H20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the HS20 EXR and the H20.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and H20 is 58 and 87 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and H20.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will deliver greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher HS20 EXR provides an advantage in sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Portrait photography with Sony H20
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focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Street photography with Sony H20
54
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than average (730 grams)
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography details
Sony H20 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Travel photography with Sony H20
51
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (730g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
very long zoom (380mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (250 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Landscape photography with Sony H20
51
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of Timelapse function
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has manual focus
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging advice
Sony H20 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average (730g)
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others (250g)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony H20
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Also Known as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-05-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730g (1.61 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $600 $249