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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX20V

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Replacement is Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Announced July 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX10V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX20V Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is very close but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and HX20V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was released 6 months before the HX20V so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm F770EXR grades versus the HX20V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Sony HX20V

 Fujifilm F770EXR HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 HX20V Fujifilm F770EXR 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Sony HX20V

 Fujifilm F770EXR HX20V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F770EXR comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX20V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR compared to the HX20V.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F770EXR and HX20V is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F770EXR and HX20V.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F770EXR due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX20V will render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2")
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
offers face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Street photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Street photography camera
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (254 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Sports photography factors
Sony HX20V Sports photography factors
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Travel photography with Sony HX20V
68
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (254 grams)
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Landscape photography features
Sony HX20V Landscape photography features
49
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Vlogging information
Sony HX20V Vlogging information
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (254 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Sony HX20V
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2012-07-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234g (0.52 pounds) 254g (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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 - 320 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $480 $397