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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX20V

Portability
54 Imaging
40 Features
71 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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
  • Previous Model is Sony HX10V
  • Successor is Sony HX30V
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX20V Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and HX20V (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was released 6 months after the HX20V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades versus the HX20V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Sony HX20V

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS50 EXR HX20V 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

		

		

			
 HX20V Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony HX20V

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS50 EXR HX20V 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2012Same generation
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen  Neither provides Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides physical dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR compared to the HX20V.
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX20V size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and HX20V is 54 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and HX20V.
All in all, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX20V will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography factors
Sony HX20V Portrait photography factors
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 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
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 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (18MP)
 supports face detect focus
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Street photography with Sony HX20V
53
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
 heavier than competition in class (808 grams)
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (254 grams)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Sports photography camera
 Sony HX20V as a Sports photography camera
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 long zoom range (24-1000mm  41.7 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 better than average battery life (500 per charge)
 has phase detect autofocus
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
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 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Travel photography with Sony HX20V
56
 better than average battery life (500 per charge)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long reach (1000mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (808 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competition (254 grams)
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography information
Sony HX20V Landscape photography information
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 has manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 delivers RAW formats
 better than average battery life (500 per charge)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2")
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
50
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging highlights
Sony HX20V Vlogging highlights
59
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 has mic socket
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than competition in class (808g)
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (254g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX20V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony HX20V
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-07-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 808 grams (1.78 lb) 254 grams (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 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 500 shots 320 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $500 $397