Updated (February, 2013): Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR vs Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300

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Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
 

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
320 fps
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
 
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differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm HS20 EXR

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Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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 The HS20 EXR's maximum light sensitivity is 3 f-stops better
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 320 fps vs None
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 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
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 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Lowest price Much cheaper $331.40 vs $999.00
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 The best price we've seen is $668 cheaper (3x less)
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
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 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
True resolution Higher true resolution 10.6 MP vs 9.7 MP
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 Capture around 10% more detail in your photos
Sensor size Slightly larger sensor 1/2" 6.4x4.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
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 Around 10% larger sensor
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Advantages of the Sony DSC-HX200V

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Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 460k dots
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 More than 2x higher resolution screen
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
Size Significantly smaller 122x87x93 mm vs 130x90x126 mm
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 More than 30% smaller
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Sensor shift
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 Less risk of blur
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 12,800 ISO vs None
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 Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Zoom Slightly more zoom 33.8x vs 30x
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 Around 30% more zoom
Thickness Thinner 3.7" vs 5"
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 Around 30% thinner
Battery life Longer battery life 450 shots vs 400 shots
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 More than 10% more shots per battery charge
Weight Lighter 583 g vs 730 g
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 More than 20% lighter
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 10 fps vs 8 fps
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 Around 30% faster continuous shooting
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recommendations

Which camera do we recommend? Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

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              similarities

              Compared to recent digicams

              Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
              Battery life Great battery life Help
              HS20 EXR:400 shots
              DSC-HX200V:450 shots
              Sensor type Better sensor types Help
              Better in low light
              Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
              Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
              Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
              HS20 EXR:Digital
              DSC-HX200V:Tunnel
              Weight Heavy Help
              HS20 EXR:730 g
              DSC-HX200V:583 g
              Thickness Quite thick Help
              HS20 EXR:5"
              DSC-HX200V:3.7"
              Lowest price Very expensive Help
              HS20 EXR:$331.40
              DSC-HX200V:$999.00
              Size Large Help
              HS20 EXR:130x90x126 mm
              DSC-HX200V:122x87x93 mm

              Compared to recent super zooms

              Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

              Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
              External mic jack Neither has an external mic jack Help
              Limited to the in-camera mic
              Zoom Poor zoom Help
              HS20 EXR:30x
              DSC-HX200V:33.8x

              competitors

              Shared Competitors

              Advantages

              Disadvantages
              Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

              Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

              Super zoom

              $399 - $400
              Zoom Has significantly more zoom
              Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
              Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
              Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
              Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
              Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
              Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

              Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

              Super zoom

              $379 - $380
              External mic jack Has an external mic jack
              Shutter lag Has slightly less shutter lag
              Thickness Is thicker
              Weight Is slightly heavier
              Compare the FinePix HS30 EXR vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
              Compare the FinePix HS30 EXR vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
              Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

              Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

              Super zoom

              $365 - $598
              External mic jack Has an external mic jack
              Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
              Thickness Is thicker
              Size Is slightly larger
              Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
              Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
              Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

              Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

              Super zoom

              $420
              Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
              Wide angle Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
              Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
              Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
              Nikon D3100

              Nikon D3100

              Entry-level DSLR

              $392 - $427 with 18-55mm lens
              True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
              Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
              Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
              Continuous shooting Doesn't shoot as fast continuously
              Compare the D3100 vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
              Compare the D3100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
              Nikon Coolpix P510

              Nikon Coolpix P510

              Super zoom

              $259
              Zoom Has slightly more zoom
              Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
              Battery life Has a significantly shorter battery life
              Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
              Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
              Canon Rebel T3i

              Canon Rebel T3i

              Entry-level DSLR

              $484 - $774 body only

              $200 - $595 with 18-55mm lens
              True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
              Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
              Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
              Continuous shooting Doesn't shoot as fast continuously
              Compare the Rebel T3i vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
              Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

              Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Competitors

              Advantages

              Disadvantages
              Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR

              Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR

              Super zoom

              $400
              3D Takes 3D photos
              HDR Has in-camera HDR
              Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
              Supports RAW No RAW support
              Compare the FinePix HS25 EXR vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
              Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR

              Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR

              Super zoom

              $338 - $441
              Autofocus Faster autofocus
              Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
              Size Larger
              Thickness Thicker
              Compare the FinePix HS50EXR vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
              Fujifilm FinePix HS10

              Fujifilm FinePix HS10

              Super zoom

              $400
              High-speed framerate Higher speed movies
              Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster
              Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
              Screen resolution Lower resolution screen
              Compare the FinePix HS10 vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
              Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

              Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

              Super zoom

              $245 - $436
              Autofocus Faster autofocus
              Battery life Significantly longer battery life
              Size Slightly larger
              Compare the FinePix HS35EXR vs the FinePix HS20 EXR

              Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Competitors

              Advantages

              Disadvantages
              Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300

              Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300

              Super zoom

              $398
              Zoom Significantly more zoom
              Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
              GPS No built-in GPS
              Size Larger
              Compare the Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
              Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V

              Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V

              Super zoom

              $468 - $478
              Zoom Significantly more zoom
              External mic jack Has an external mic jack
              3D Doesn't take 3D photos
              Battery life Significantly shorter battery life
              Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
              Sony CyberShot DSC-H200

              Sony CyberShot DSC-H200

              Super zoom

              $188 - $237
              Wide angle Better wide angle
              Lowest price Much cheaper
              Movie format Lower resolution movies
              Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
              Compare the CyberShot DSC-H200 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
              Nikon Coolpix P520

              Nikon Coolpix P520

              Super zoom

              $327 - $347
              Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
              Zoom More zoom
              Battery life Much shorter battery life
              Aperture Narrower aperture
              Compare the Coolpix P520 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

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