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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX100V

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Updated by Sony HX200V
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX100V Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly well matched but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and HX100V (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The HS20 EXR was announced 9 months before the HX100V and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the HS20 EXR grades vs the HX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Sony HX100V

 HS20 EXR HX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 HX100V HS20 EXR 
RevealedOctober 2011January 2011More modern by 9 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony HX100V

 HS20 EXR HX100V 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR offers outside measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the HX100V.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and HX100V is 58 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and HX100V.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR includes the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more aged HS20 EXR is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography information
Sony HX100V Portrait photography information
55
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
39
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography highlights
Sony HX100V Street photography highlights
54
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
heavier than competition (730g)
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average in class (577g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography details
Sony HX100V Sports photography details
52
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography details
Sony HX100V Travel photography details
51
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (730 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (577g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography features
Sony HX100V Landscape photography features
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Vlogging with Sony HX100V
25
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (730g)
25
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (577g)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony HX100V
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Other name FinePix HS22 EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2011-10-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 12.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730 gr (1.61 lb) 577 gr (1.27 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $600 $429