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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX20V

Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also referred to as FinePix S205EXR
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
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX10V
  • Updated by Sony HX30V
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX20V Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and HX20V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The S200EXR was launched 4 years prior to the HX20V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S200EXR matches up vs the HX20V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Sony HX20V

 S200EXR HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 HX20V S200EXR 
AnnouncedJuly 2012July 2009More recent by 36 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony HX20V

 S200EXR HX20V 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S200EXR enjoys outside measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Sony HX20V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S200EXR versus the HX20V.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and HX20V is 54 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S200EXR and HX20V.

Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S200EXR because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX20V will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older S200EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Portrait photography camera
45
has manual focus
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.6")
45
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
provides face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Street photography with Sony HX20V
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/1.6")
more heavy than competition (865g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (254g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography features
Sony HX20V Sports photography features
34
excellent zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.6")
lacks phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography features
Sony HX20V Travel photography features
38
has built in flash
long zoom (436mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (865 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (254g)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Landscape photography advice
Sony HX20V Landscape photography advice
34
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.6")
does not have Timelapse recording
50
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Vlogging features
Sony HX20V Vlogging features
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (865g)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (254g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony HX20V
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Also referred to as FinePix S205EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2012-07-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-436mm (14.1x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.20 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 865 gr (1.91 lbs) 254 gr (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 320 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-140 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $500 $397