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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony W730

Portability
58 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
37

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony W730 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony W730 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Sony W730, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and W730 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The HS20 EXR was announced 24 months earlier than the W730 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HS20 EXR grades against the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Sony W730

		

		

			
 HS20 EXR W730 
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

		

		

			
 W730 HS20 EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony W730

		

		

			
 HS20 EXR W730 
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has got exterior measurements 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 W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Sony W730 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HS20 EXR against the W730.
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony W730 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and W730 is 58 and 96 respectively.
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and W730.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR uses the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier. The more aged HS20 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
			FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography factors
Sony W730 Portrait photography factors
55
 manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection focus
 delivers RAW formats
 small sensor (1/2")
35
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
 FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Street photography camera
 Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
54
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 small sensor (1/2")
 more heavy than competitors in class (730g)
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus via touch
 lighter than competitors (122g)
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Sports photography with Sony W730
52
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 small sensor (1/2")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
41
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography highlights
Sony W730 Travel photography highlights
51
 good MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors in class (730 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
 lighter than competitors (122 grams)
 supports focus via touch
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Sony W730 Landscape photography highlights
51
 manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 delivers RAW formats
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor (1/2")
 no Timelapse mode
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 no manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Vlogging camera
 Sony W730 as a Vlogging camera
25
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone socket
 more heavy than competitors in class (730 grams)
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lighter than competitors (122 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic support
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony W730 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony W730
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Also referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.20 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 730 gr (1.61 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $600 $138