FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX20V

Below, we will be comparing the FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony HX20V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the HX20V and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the JV100 grades versus the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JV100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JV100 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV100 features physical measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the JV100 vs the HX20V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and HX20V is 96 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JV100 and HX20V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX20V to offer you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older JV100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.