FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX300

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.