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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony A35

Portability
58
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony A35 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Other Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony A33
  • Renewed by Sony A37
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony A35 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony A35, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is fairly close but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and A35 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The HS20 EXR was announced 8 months prior to the A35 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the HS20 EXR scores against the A35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Sony A35

 HS20 EXR A35 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 A35 HS20 EXR 
RevealedSeptember 2011January 2011Newer by 8 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony A35

 HS20 EXR A35 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR offers outer dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Sony A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony A35 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 change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the HS20 EXR against the A35.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS20 EXR and A35 is 58 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and A35.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR has got the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh trickier. The more aged HS20 EXR will be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography factors
Sony A35 Portrait photography factors
54
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Street photography with Sony A35
54
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
heavier than others in class (730g)
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (415 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography features
Sony A35 Sports photography features
52
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
low battery pack (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography information
Sony A35 Travel photography information
50
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (730g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
lighter than competition (415 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (440 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography information
Sony A35 Landscape photography information
51
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
low battery pack (440 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging highlights
Sony A35 Vlogging highlights
25
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (730 grams)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
lighter than competition (415g)
does not have selfie friendly display
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Sony A35
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRSony SLT-A35
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Sony SLT-A35
Also called FinePix HS22 EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-09-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Bionz
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 grams (1.61 lbs) 415 grams (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $600 $598