FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony RX10 III

Here is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony RX10 III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is pretty well matched but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and RX10 III (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HS20 EXR was launched 6 years prior to the RX10 III and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the HS20 EXR scores vs the RX10 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR offers physical dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Sony RX10 III has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony RX10 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the HS20 EXR against the RX10 III.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and RX10 III is 58 and 53 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and RX10 III.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX10 III will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older HS20 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.