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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
61 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
45

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony HX20V
(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
  • Released July 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX10V
  • Updated by Sony HX30V
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was revealed 6 months after the HX20V so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores versus the HX20V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Sony HX20V

					

					

						
 Fujifilm SL1000 HX20V 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Fujifilm SL1000

					

					

						
 HX20V Fujifilm SL1000 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony HX20V

					

					

						
 Fujifilm SL1000 HX20V 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2012Same age
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither includes Touch screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL1000 features exterior measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Sony HX20V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 against the HX20V.
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX20V size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL1000 and HX20V is 61 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL1000 and HX20V.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX20V to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.

						Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX20V Portrait photography highlights
43
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 saves RAW formats
 lack of manual focus
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography info
Sony HX20V Street photography info
56
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average (659g)
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm SL1000 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony HX20V as a Sports photography camera
52
 great zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 good battery (350 CIPA)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
49
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography information
Sony HX20V Travel photography information
54
 good battery (350 CIPA)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long reach (1200mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than average (659g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
 lighter than competition in class (254g)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography features
Sony HX20V Landscape photography features
48
 fairly wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 saves RAW formats
 good battery (350 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of Timelapse function
50
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging advice
Sony HX20V Vlogging advice
24
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone support
 more heavy than average (659 grams)
34
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (254g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony HX20V
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-07-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 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 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 659 grams (1.45 lbs) 254 grams (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 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 350 images 320 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $600 $397