FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX99

The following is a complete review of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is relatively close but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) offer different sensor sizes.

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The HS20 EXR was launched 8 years before the HX99 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the HS20 EXR grades versus the HX99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has 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) and the Sony HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony HX99 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the HS20 EXR against the HX99.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and HX99 is 58 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and HX99.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX99 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged HS20 EXR will be behind in sensor innovation.