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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX10V
  • New Model is Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony HX20V Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm A100 versus Sony HX20V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm A100 was launched 4 years prior to the HX20V which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm A100 scores vs the HX20V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Sony HX20V

 Fujifilm A100 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Fujifilm A100

 HX20V Fujifilm A100 
IntroducedJuly 2012February 2009More modern by 42 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Sony HX20V

 Fujifilm A100 HX20V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A100 comes with physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm A100 versus Sony HX20V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm A100 compared to the HX20V.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and HX20V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A100 and HX20V.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX20V to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
Portrait photography with Sony HX20V
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography info
Sony HX20V Street photography info
54
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography features
Sony HX20V Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (124g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (254g)
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A100
Landscape photography with Sony HX20V
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
50
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A100
Vlogging with Sony HX20V
25
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Sony HX20V
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-04 2012-07-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 pounds) 254g (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $397