Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX20V
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Sony HX20V
Fujifilm SL240 | HX20V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Fujifilm SL240
HX20V | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Sony HX20V
Fujifilm SL240 | HX20V | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2012 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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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 |