Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX20V
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Revealed January 2013
(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
- Replaced the Sony HX10V
- Replacement is Sony HX30V
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Following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Fujifilm S8500 was announced 6 months after the HX20V and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up vs the HX20V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Sony HX20V
| Fujifilm S8500 | HX20V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Fujifilm S8500
| HX20V | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony HX20V
| Fujifilm S8500 | HX20V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | July 2012 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony HX20V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus the HX20V.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and HX20V is 61 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8500 and HX20V.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX20V to result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2012-07-20 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-1104mm (46.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/7000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 7.10 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 670g (1.48 pounds) | 254g (0.56 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 320 images |
| Type of battery | - | 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 | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $500 | $397 |