Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX20V

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was unveiled 2 years later than the HX20V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S9800 grades versus the HX20V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm S9800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9800 provides physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony HX20V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 versus the HX20V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9800 and HX20V is 61 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9800 and HX20V.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX20V to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9800 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.