Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX20V
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Sony HX20V
Fujifilm S4200 | HX20V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Fujifilm S4200
HX20V | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Sony HX20V
Fujifilm S4200 | HX20V | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2012 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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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 |