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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX1

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced April 2009
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX1 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and HX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor sizing.

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The HS20 EXR was announced 21 months later than the HX1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the HS20 EXR scores versus the HX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Sony HX1

 HS20 EXR HX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011April 2009Fresher by 21 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 HX1 HS20 EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony HX1

 HS20 EXR HX1 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has got outer measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the HS20 EXR versus the HX1.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and HX1 is 58 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and HX1.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will produce extra detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent HS20 EXR should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Portrait photography camera
55
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography info
Sony HX1 Street photography info
54
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (730 grams)
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW format
more heavy than average (544g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Sports photography camera
52
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography factors
Sony HX1 Travel photography factors
51
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (730 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
48
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (544 grams)
low MP (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography information
Sony HX1 Landscape photography information
51
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse mode
39
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX1 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (730 grams)
22
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average (544 grams)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony HX1
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Also called as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2009-04-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Bionz
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 9.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730g (1.61 lb) 544g (1.20 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $600 $47,999