Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony HX20V

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm S9200 versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was revealed 18 months later than the HX20V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9200 grades versus the HX20V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S9200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9200 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9200 comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9200 versus Sony HX20V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 against the HX20V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9200 and HX20V is 61 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9200 and HX20V.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX20V to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S9200 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.