FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX400V
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2011
- Additionally referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR
- Successor is Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Superseded the Sony HX300
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX400V Overview
Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly comparable but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and HX400V (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe HS20 EXR was revealed 4 years prior to the HX400V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the HS20 EXR scores against the HX400V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX400V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Sony HX400V
HS20 EXR | HX400V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
HX400V | HS20 EXR | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | January 2011 | Fresher by 37 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony HX400V
HS20 EXR | HX400V | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR offers external dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Sony HX400V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the HS20 EXR and the HX400V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and HX400V is 58 and 62 respectively.
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and HX400V.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX400V will produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older HS20 EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX400V Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Otherwise known as | FinePix HS22 EXR | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2014-02-12 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR | Bionz X |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 730g (1.61 pounds) | 660g (1.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 300 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $600 | $448 |