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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX90V

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2015
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX90V Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is very comparable but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and HX90V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The HS20 EXR was brought out 5 years prior to the HX90V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the HS20 EXR matches up vs the HX90V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Sony HX90V

 HS20 EXR HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 HX90V HS20 EXR 
RevealedApril 2015January 2011Newer by 52 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony HX90V

 HS20 EXR HX90V 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has got exterior dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the HS20 EXR versus the HX90V.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and HX90V is 58 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and HX90V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX90V will produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HS20 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
55
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
45
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Street photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Street photography camera
54
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
more heavy than average in class (730 grams)
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography factors
Sony HX90V Sports photography factors
52
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography information
Sony HX90V Travel photography information
51
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (730 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
better than average battery power (360 shots)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography information
Sony HX90V Landscape photography information
51
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
53
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
better than average battery power (360 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging factors
Sony HX90V Vlogging factors
25
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (730 grams)
75
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
missing mic support
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony HX90V
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Alternative name FinePix HS22 EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2015-04-14
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 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD, XAVC S
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 730 gr (1.61 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
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 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 - 360 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $600 $440