FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H400
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H400 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Sony H400
HS20 EXR | H400 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
H400 | HS20 EXR | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 37 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony H400
HS20 EXR | H400 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal 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).
Analyze the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Sony H400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony H400 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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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 |