FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX300
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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
- Refreshed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Older Model is Sony HX200V
- Replacement is Sony HX400V
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In this article, we will be comparing the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and HX300 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe HS20 EXR was launched 3 years earlier than the HX300 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the HS20 EXR scores vs the HX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX300 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Sony HX300
| HS20 EXR | HX300 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
| HX300 | HS20 EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2013 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 25 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony HX300
| HS20 EXR | HX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features external measurements 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 HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony HX300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the HX300.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and HX300 is 58 and 63 respectively.
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and HX300.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX300 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older HS20 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX300 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
| Alternate name | FinePix HS22 EXR | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2011-01-05 | 2013-02-20 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | EXR | - |
| Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.20 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | - |
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 730 grams (1.61 pounds) | 623 grams (1.37 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $600 | $339 |
