FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX30V

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is fairly similar but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and HX30V (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The HS20 EXR was unveiled 13 months before the HX30V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the HS20 EXR grades vs the HX30V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features physical measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX30V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the HS20 EXR versus the HX30V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and HX30V is 58 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and HX30V.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX30V will offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older HS20 EXR is going to be behind in sensor innovation.