FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony FX30

Lets look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Sony FX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and FX30 (26MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and FX30 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The HS20 EXR was released 12 years before the FX30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony FX30 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the HS20 EXR grades versus the FX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Sony FX30. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Sony FX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features physical dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Sony FX30 has dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Sony FX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the HS20 EXR against the FX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and FX30 is 58 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS20 EXR and FX30.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony FX30 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HS20 EXR will be behind in sensor innovation.