Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony HX20V
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (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
- Launched July 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX10V
- Successor is Sony HX30V
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Following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 and Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Fujifilm SL300 was revealed 6 months earlier than the HX20V so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up against the HX20V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Sony HX20V
| Fujifilm SL300 | HX20V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Fujifilm SL300
| HX20V | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Sony HX20V
| Fujifilm SL300 | HX20V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | July 2012 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL300 features outer dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm SL300 and Sony HX20V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 and the HX20V.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and HX20V is 67 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL300 and HX20V.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX20V to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2012-07-20 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 510 grams (1.12 lb) | 254 grams (0.56 lb) |
| 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 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 | 300 pictures | 320 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-85 | 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 |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $280 | $397 |
