Fujifilm FinePix
HS20 EXR
 vs
Sony Cyber-shot
DSC-HX200V

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

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

71

  
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

57

  

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
Battery life
 Great battery life
450 shots
 

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
320 fps
True resolution
 High true resolution
10.6 MP
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
External flash
 External flash
Better lighting
 

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm HS20 EXR
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 320 fps vs None
Help
 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
Help
 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
True resolution Higher true resolution 10.6 MP vs 9.7 MP
Help
 Capture around 10% more detail in your photos
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
Help
 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Sensor size Larger sensor 1/2" 6.4x4.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
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 Around 10% larger sensor
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Learn more about
the Fujifilm HS20 EXR

Advantages of the Sony DSC-HX200V
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 460k dots
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 More than 2x higher resolution screen
Size Significantly smaller 122x87x93 mm vs 130x90x126 mm
Help
 More than 30% smaller
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
Help
 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Zoom More zoom 33.8x vs 30x
Help
 Around 30% more zoom
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
Help
 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Sensor shift
Help
 Less risk of blur
Thickness Thinner 3.7" vs 5"
Help
 Around 30% thinner
Battery life Longer battery life 450 shots vs 400 shots
Help
 More than 10% more shots per battery charge
Weight Lighter 583 g vs 730 g
Help
 More than 20% lighter
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 10 fps vs 8 fps
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 Around 30% faster continuous shooting
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Learn more about
the Sony DSC-HX200V
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
57 vs 71
Explain scores
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V.

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom Great zoom Help
HS20 EXR:30x
DSC-HX200V:33.8x
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
Light sensitivity Extremely good maximum light sensitivity Help
12,800 ISO
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.8
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
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
30 seconds
Weight Heavy Help
HS20 EXR:730 g
DSC-HX200V:583 g
Thickness Quite thick Help
HS20 EXR:5"
DSC-HX200V:3.7"
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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$429 - $450
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$339 - $347
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Longest exposure Significantly 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
Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Super zoom

$294 - $339
Battery life Has a significantly longer battery life
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost light sensitivity
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
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Super zoom

$642 - $683
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Light sensitivity Much lower maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR

Super zoom

$350
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost light sensitivity
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the FinePix HS25 EXR vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
Compare the FinePix HS25 EXR vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$299 - $320
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Super zoom

$248 - $249
Size Is slightly smaller
Weight Is significantly lighter
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Compare the PowerShot SX500 IS vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
Compare the PowerShot SX500 IS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$596
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Zoom More zoom
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the FinePix HS20 EXR
Fujifilm FinePix HS10

Fujifilm FinePix HS10

Super zoom
High-speed framerate Higher speed movies
Continuous shooting Shoots faster
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Screen resolution Lower resolution screen
Compare the FinePix HS10 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

$468
Zoom Much more zoom
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
GPS No built-in GPS
Compare the Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Nikon Coolpix P520

Nikon Coolpix P520

Super zoom

$427
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Screen size Larger screen
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Battery life Much shorter battery life
Compare the Coolpix P520 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Super zoom

$498
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Travel zoom

$300 - $378
Size Significantly smaller
Weight Much lighter
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

appearance

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

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