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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony TX20

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released April 2011
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2012
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony TX20 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and TX20 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z900EXR was brought out 10 months earlier than the TX20 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR scores against the TX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Sony TX20

 Fujifilm Z900EXR TX20 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 TX20 Fujifilm Z900EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2012April 2011Fresher by 10 months
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Sony TX20

 Fujifilm Z900EXR TX20 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z900EXR comes with exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony TX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and the TX20.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and TX20.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z900EXR uses the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The older Fujifilm Z900EXR will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Portrait photography information
Sony TX20 Portrait photography information
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW files
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Street photography info
Sony TX20 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Travel photography with Sony TX20
65
includes focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
great battery pack (250 per charge)
environment sealing
offers touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Landscape photography features
Sony TX20 Landscape photography features
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery pack (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Vlogging information
Sony TX20 Vlogging information
34
quite wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z900EXR and Sony TX20
 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-04-05 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 220 photographs 250 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $380 $330