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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX9V

Portability
58
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Released July 2011
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX9V Overview

Its time to look much closer at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly close but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and HX9V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HS20 EXR was released 6 months earlier than the HX9V which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the HS20 EXR scores vs the HX9V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Sony HX9V

 HS20 EXR HX9V 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 HX9V HS20 EXR 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony HX9V

 HS20 EXR HX9V 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR offers external measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX9V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the HS20 EXR and the HX9V.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and HX9V is 58 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and HX9V.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR provides the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh less difficult.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography information
Sony HX9V Portrait photography information
54
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
38
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
54
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
heavier than competitors (730 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography info
Sony HX9V Sports photography info
52
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography factors
Sony HX9V Travel photography factors
50
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (730g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others (245g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography features
Sony HX9V Landscape photography features
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors (730 grams)
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony HX9V
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Also called FinePix HS22 EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730 gr (1.61 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 model 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $600 $328