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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
60 Imaging
40 Features
67 Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
50 Overall
44

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX10V
  • Updated by Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Following is a complete review of the Fujifilm S1 versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was manufactured 18 months after the HX20V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up vs the HX20V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Sony HX20V

          

          

            
 Fujifilm S1 HX20V 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2012More modern by 18 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Fujifilm S1

          

          

            
 HX20V Fujifilm S1 
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Sony HX20V

          

          

            
 Fujifilm S1 HX20V 
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch friendly screen  Neither comes with Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1 comes with exterior dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S1 compared to the HX20V.
Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX20V size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and HX20V is 60 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and HX20V.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX20V to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

            Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1
Portrait photography with Sony HX20V
56
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 offers face detect focus
 saves RAW files
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
44
 manual focus
 resolution is good (18MP)
 has face detect focusing
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Fujifilm S1 Street photography advice
Sony HX20V Street photography advice
58
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 weather proof
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 more heavy than others in class (680g)
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (254g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S1 Sports photography advice
Sony HX20V Sports photography advice
57
 great zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proof
 great battery (350 shots)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
49
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S1 Travel photography details
Sony HX20V Travel photography details
63
 great battery (350 shots)
 weather proof
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (1200mm)
 more heavy than others in class (680 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
 lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography information
Sony HX20V Landscape photography information
58
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 saves RAW files
 weather proof
 great battery (350 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
50
 manual focus
 relatively wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm S1
Vlogging with Sony HX20V
57
 relatively wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 missing microphone jack
 more heavy than others in class (680g)
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (254g)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Sony HX20V
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2012-07-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 8.00 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 254g (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 320 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $400 $397