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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony HX20V

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

FujiFilm Z800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix Z808EXR
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
  • Released July 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX10V
  • Updated by Sony HX30V
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony HX20V Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony HX20V, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Z800EXR (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the Z800EXR (1/2") and HX20V (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The Z800EXR was announced 24 months prior to the HX20V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm Z800EXR being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Z800EXR scores against the HX20V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Sony HX20V

 Z800EXR HX20V 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the FujiFilm Z800EXR

 HX20V Z800EXR 
ReleasedJuly 2012July 2010Newer by 24 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Sony HX20V

 Z800EXR HX20V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm Z800EXR comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

See the FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony HX20V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Z800EXR versus the HX20V.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z800EXR and HX20V is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z800EXR and HX20V.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z800EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX20V will resolve more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Z800EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Portrait photography details
Sony HX20V Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
45
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
offers face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Street photography details
Sony HX20V Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
heavier than others in class (158g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Sports photography highlights
Sony HX20V Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Travel photography factors
Sony HX20V Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (158 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (254g)
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm Z800EXR
Landscape photography with Sony HX20V
32
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm Z800EXR
Vlogging with Sony HX20V
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than others in class (158g)
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z800EXR and Sony HX20V
 FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Also referred to as FinePix Z808EXR -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-21 2012-07-20
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158g (0.35 pounds) 254g (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 320 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) 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
Card slots One One
Cost at release $200 $397