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Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Older Model is Sony HX10V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S4800 and Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was revealed 7 months later than the HX20V so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S4800 grades vs the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Sony HX20V

 Fujifilm S4800 HX20V 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2012Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Fujifilm S4800

 HX20V Fujifilm S4800 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Sony HX20V

 Fujifilm S4800 HX20V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4800 provides outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S4800 and Sony HX20V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 and the HX20V.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4800 and HX20V is 66 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4800 and HX20V.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX20V to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S4800 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Portrait photography camera
37
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
focusing manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S4800
Street photography with Sony HX20V
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (518 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (254g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Sports photography camera
48
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography advice
Sony HX20V Travel photography advice
54
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (518g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (254g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX20V Landscape photography highlights
42
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging advice
Sony HX20V Vlogging advice
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (518g)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (254g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Sony HX20V
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-30 2012-07-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection 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)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 518g (1.14 pounds) 254g (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 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 - 320 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $229 $397