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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX20V

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Released January 2009
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
  • Announced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX10V
  • Later Model is Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX20V Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured 4 years prior to the HX20V and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up against the HX20V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Sony HX20V

 Fujifilm S8100fd HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 HX20V Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2009More recent by 42 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony HX20V

 Fujifilm S8100fd HX20V 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd has got outer measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX20V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the HX20V.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and HX20V is 75 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and HX20V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX20V to deliver greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography factors
Sony HX20V Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
has manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography advice
Sony HX20V Street photography advice
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (254g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Sports photography with Sony HX20V
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Travel photography with Sony HX20V
53
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (254g)
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography info
Sony HX20V Landscape photography info
35
manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging features
Sony HX20V Vlogging features
24
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (254 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony HX20V
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2012-07-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 405g (0.89 pounds) 254g (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 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 photographs
Style of battery - 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
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $397