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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX80

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
60
Overall
49

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released March 2016
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX80 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is pretty close but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and HX80 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The HS20 EXR was introduced 6 years earlier than the HX80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the HS20 EXR matches up against the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Sony HX80

 HS20 EXR HX80 
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 HX80 HS20 EXR 
ReleasedMarch 2016January 2011More recent by 62 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony HX80

 HS20 EXR HX80 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR provides physical dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the HS20 EXR against the HX80.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and HX80 is 58 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and HX80.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX80 will provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older HS20 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography details
Sony HX80 Portrait photography details
55
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
39
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography highlights
Sony HX80 Street photography highlights
54
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2")
heavier than competitors (730g)
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Sports photography camera
52
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (390 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography details
Sony HX80 Travel photography details
51
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (730 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
better than average battery power (390 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography factors
Sony HX80 Landscape photography factors
51
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
better than average battery power (390 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging features
Sony HX80 Vlogging features
25
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors (730g)
75
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing mic socket
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony HX80
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Also Known as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2016-03-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730g (1.61 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 390 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $600 $368