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FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX355
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX10V
  • Replacement is Sony HX30V
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the FujiFilm JX350 and Sony HX20V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was released 18 months before the HX20V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the JX350 matches up vs the HX20V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Sony HX20V

 JX350 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the FujiFilm JX350

 HX20V JX350 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2011More recent by 18 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Sony HX20V

 JX350 HX20V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX350 enjoys outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JX350 and Sony HX20V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the JX350 and the HX20V.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX350 and HX20V is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX350 and HX20V.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX20V to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older JX350 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX350
Portrait photography with Sony HX20V
29
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
includes face detect focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (130 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (254g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Sports photography camera
31
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX20V Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competition (130g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than others in class (254g)
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Landscape photography camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX20V as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (254g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Sony HX20V
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Also referred to as FinePix JX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-07-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 254g (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 pictures 320 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $397