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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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  • Superseded the Sony HX10V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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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm Z35 and Sony HX20V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z35 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the HX20V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up vs the HX20V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Sony HX20V

 Fujifilm Z35 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Fujifilm Z35

 HX20V Fujifilm Z35 
LaunchedJuly 2012July 2009More modern by 36 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Sony HX20V

 Fujifilm Z35 HX20V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z35 features outside measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z35 and Sony HX20V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 compared to the HX20V.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and HX20V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z35 and HX20V.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX20V to provide extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography info
Sony HX20V Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography advice
Sony HX20V Street photography advice
54
lighter than average (125 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography features
Sony HX20V Sports photography features
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography features
Sony HX20V Travel photography features
56
lighter than average (125g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
good megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography features
Sony HX20V Landscape photography features
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z35
Vlogging with Sony HX20V
25
lighter than average (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Sony HX20V
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2012-07-20
Physical type Compact 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 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 254 grams (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 320 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A 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 card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $130 $397