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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X30
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
  • Announced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX10V
  • Successor is Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX20V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and HX20V (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was revealed 10 months later than the HX20V which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X20 grades versus the HX20V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Sony HX20V

 Fujifilm X20 HX20V 
AnnouncedApril 2013July 2012More recent by 10 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Fujifilm X20

 HX20V Fujifilm X20 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Sony HX20V

 Fujifilm X20 HX20V 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 enjoys physical measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the HX20V.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and HX20V is 83 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and HX20V.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX20V will deliver more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X20 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX20V Portrait photography factors
47
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
45
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X20
Street photography with Sony HX20V
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (2/3")
more heavy than others (353g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (254g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Sports photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (270 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
Travel photography with Sony HX20V
61
great battery life (270 CIPA)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (353 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (254 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography details
Sony HX20V Landscape photography details
55
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
missing Timelapse recording
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX20V as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others (353g)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (254g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Sony HX20V
 Fujifilm X20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-04-29 2012-07-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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 file format H.264 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 353 grams (0.78 lb) 254 grams (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 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 270 pictures 320 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $500 $397