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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony RX10 II

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
77
Overall
61

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony RX10 II Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Sony RX10 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX10
  • Replacement is Sony RX10 III
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony RX10 II Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Sony RX10 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is pretty close but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and RX10 II (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The HS20 EXR was revealed 5 years before the RX10 II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the HS20 EXR scores against the RX10 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Sony RX10 II

 HS20 EXR RX10 II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 RX10 II HS20 EXR 
AnnouncedJune 2015January 2011More recent by 53 months
Screen resolution1229k460kSharper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony RX10 II

 HS20 EXR RX10 II 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony RX10 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR offers outside measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Sony RX10 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the HS20 EXR compared to the RX10 II.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony RX10 II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and RX10 II is 58 and 58 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony RX10 II top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and RX10 II.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX10 II will render extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older HS20 EXR will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony RX10 II sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony RX10 II Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony RX10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography factors
Sony RX10 II Portrait photography factors
55
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2")
70
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography information
Sony RX10 II Street photography information
54
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than competition (730 grams)
72
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography information
Sony RX10 II Sports photography information
52
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography factors
Sony RX10 II Travel photography factors
51
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (730 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
environment proofing
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX10 II as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of Timelapse recording
62
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging details
Sony RX10 II Vlogging details
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (730g)
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony RX10 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony RX10 II
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
Also called FinePix HS22 EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2015-06-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Bionz X
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 10.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AE 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730 grams (1.61 lbs) 813 grams (1.79 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 531
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $600 $998