FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX5

Lets look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and HX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor sizing.

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The HS20 EXR was introduced 7 months later than the HX5 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the HS20 EXR scores vs the HX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features 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) while the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the HS20 EXR and the HX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and HX5 is 58 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and HX5.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will show greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern HS20 EXR provides an advantage in sensor innovation.