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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX20

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX20 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix Z808EXR
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX20 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX20, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Z800EXR (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the Z800EXR (1/2") and TX20 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z800EXR was released 19 months before the TX20 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Z800EXR matches up against the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Sony TX20

 Z800EXR TX20 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the FujiFilm Z800EXR

 TX20 Z800EXR 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2010Fresher by 19 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Sony TX20

 Z800EXR TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Z800EXR has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Z800EXR compared to the TX20.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z800EXR and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z800EXR and TX20.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z800EXR because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony TX20 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Z800EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Street photography info
Sony TX20 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (158 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Z800EXR
Sports photography with Sony TX20
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
50
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (250 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Travel photography highlights
Sony TX20 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (158 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
72
great battery power (250 shots)
weather proofing
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Landscape photography info
Sony TX20 Landscape photography info
32
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery power (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm Z800EXR
Vlogging with Sony TX20
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others in class (158 grams)
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z800EXR and Sony TX20
 FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Also called FinePix Z808EXR -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-07-21 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 grams (0.35 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 250 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $200 $330