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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP80
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Old Model is Sony HX10V
  • Replacement is Sony HX30V
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XP90 and Sony HX20V, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was unveiled 3 years after the HX20V which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XP90 scores versus the HX20V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Sony HX20V

 Fujifilm XP90 HX20V 
LaunchedJanuary 2016July 2012More modern by 43 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Fujifilm XP90

 HX20V Fujifilm XP90 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Sony HX20V

 Fujifilm XP90 HX20V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP90 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 and the HX20V.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and HX20V is 91 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP90 and HX20V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX20V to give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP90 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography details
Sony HX20V Portrait photography details
36
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
manual focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography info
Sony HX20V Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (254g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography info
Sony HX20V Travel photography info
67
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
terrible battery power (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others in class (254g)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Landscape photography camera
46
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (210 shots)
50
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP90
Vlogging with Sony HX20V
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (254g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Sony HX20V
 Fujifilm XP90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XP90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-15 2012-07-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203 grams (0.45 lb) 254 grams (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 210 shots 320 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $397