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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H400

Portability
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Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
44
Features
41
Overall
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H400 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H400 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is relatively close but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and H400 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The HS20 EXR was unveiled 4 years prior to the H400 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HS20 EXR grades versus the H400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Sony H400

 HS20 EXR H400 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 H400 HS20 EXR 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 37 months

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony H400

 HS20 EXR H400 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has got physical 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) and the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the HS20 EXR versus the H400.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H400 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and H400 is 58 and 62 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and H400.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony H400 will render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older HS20 EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography info
Sony H400 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
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decent MP (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography advice
Sony H400 Street photography advice
54
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
more heavy than average (730 grams)
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony H400 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
long zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography advice
Sony H400 Travel photography advice
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (730g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (1550mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (628g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H400 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
missing Timelapse recording
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reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony H400 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average (730 grams)
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
comes with external microphone port
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competitors in class (628 grams)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony H400
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Alternative name FinePix HS22 EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Bionz(R)
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730 gr (1.61 lb) 628 gr (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
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 life - 300 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $600 $268