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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX20V

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX10V
  • Updated by Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX20V Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX20V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and HX20V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was announced 6 months prior to the HX20V which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores versus the HX20V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Sony HX20V

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR HX20V 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 HX20V Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony HX20V

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR HX20V 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has exterior measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and the HX20V.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and HX20V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and HX20V.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX20V will deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no RAW support
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography info
Sony HX20V Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (254 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Sports photography with Sony HX20V
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography information
Sony HX20V Travel photography information
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors in class (254 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography features
Sony HX20V Landscape photography features
43
quite wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging highlights
Sony HX20V Vlogging highlights
35
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (254 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony HX20V
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-07-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 157 gr (0.35 pounds) 254 gr (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 shots 320 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $397