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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Released July 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX10V
  • Later Model is Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S4200 versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was announced 6 months earlier than the HX20V so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores against the HX20V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Sony HX20V

 Fujifilm S4200 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Fujifilm S4200

 HX20V Fujifilm S4200 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Sony HX20V

 Fujifilm S4200 HX20V 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4200 has got outer dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S4200 versus Sony HX20V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 vs the HX20V.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and HX20V is 67 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4200 and HX20V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX20V to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX20V Portrait photography highlights
35
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography highlights
Sony HX20V Street photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (543g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography details
Sony HX20V Sports photography details
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX20V Travel photography highlights
54
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (543g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography features
Sony HX20V Landscape photography features
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
50
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging information
Sony HX20V Vlogging information
24
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (543g)
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Sony HX20V
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-07-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 grams (1.20 lbs) 254 grams (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 shots 320 shots
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $200 $397