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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X30
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX7V Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and HX7V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was revealed 22 months after the HX7V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X20 grades versus the HX7V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm X20 HX7V 
ReleasedApril 2013July 2011Newer by 22 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Fujifilm X20

 HX7V Fujifilm X20 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm X20 HX7V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 comes with external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX7V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the HX7V.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and HX7V is 83 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and HX7V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX7V will give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X20 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography info
Sony HX7V Portrait photography info
47
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography information
Sony HX7V Street photography information
58
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than average in class (353g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
Sports photography with Sony HX7V
52
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (270 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography information
Sony HX7V Travel photography information
61
great battery power (270 shots)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (353 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
67
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography information
Sony HX7V Landscape photography information
55
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (270 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
no Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
Vlogging with Sony HX7V
31
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (353g)
32
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Sony HX7V
 Fujifilm X20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-04-29 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 lbs) 208 grams (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 270 pictures -
Battery type 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $500 $499