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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX20V

Portability
59 Imaging
40 Features
57 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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
  • Launched July 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX10V
  • Later Model is Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX20V Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and HX20V (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was brought out 6 months after the HX20V which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up vs the HX20V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Sony HX20V

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS35EXR HX20V 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

		

		

			
 HX20V Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony HX20V

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS35EXR HX20V 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2012Similar age
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither has Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX20V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR against the HX20V.
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX20V size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and HX20V is 59 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and HX20V.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony HX20V will give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Portrait photography with Sony HX20V
56
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
45
 manual focus
 resolution is good (18MP)
 includes face detection autofocus
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Street photography with Sony HX20V
55
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
 heavier than competition in class (687g)
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (254 grams)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography details
Sony HX20V Sports photography details
55
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 great battery life (600 shots)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
49
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography details
Sony HX20V Travel photography details
53
 great battery life (600 per charge)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition in class (687g)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
 lighter than average (254g)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony HX20V as a Landscape photography camera
53
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 delivers RAW files
 great battery life (600 per charge)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
50
 manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging features
Sony HX20V Vlogging features
25
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic support
 heavier than competition in class (687g)
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average (254g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX20V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony HX20V
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-07-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 687g (1.51 pounds) 254g (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 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 600 shots 320 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 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 feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $380 $397