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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX10V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm SL240 versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was released 6 months earlier than the HX20V so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores vs the HX20V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Sony HX20V

 Fujifilm SL240 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Fujifilm SL240

 HX20V Fujifilm SL240 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Sony HX20V

 Fujifilm SL240 HX20V 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL240 comes with outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm SL240 versus Sony HX20V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 vs the HX20V.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and HX20V is 67 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL240 and HX20V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX20V to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography details
Sony HX20V Portrait photography details
38
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography advice
Sony HX20V Street photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (510g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (254g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography details
Sony HX20V Sports photography details
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography factors
Sony HX20V Travel photography factors
54
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (510 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others (254 grams)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL240
Landscape photography with Sony HX20V
41
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX20V as a Vlogging camera
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (510g)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (254g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Sony HX20V
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-07-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 grams (1.12 pounds) 254 grams (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 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 300 photos 320 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $397