Fujifilm FinePix
HS20
 vs
Sony Cybershot
DSC-HX100v

Updated (January, 2012): Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR vs Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

83
"If all-in-one convenience tops your priorities then the HS20 certainly ticks a lot of boxes and is well worth a look."
trustedreviews.com | talking about the HS20's overall-performance
"the sensor-shift image stabilisation does a noteworthy job of compensating for camera shake at long focal lengths."
trustedreviews.com | talking about the HS20's image-stabilization

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm FinePix HS20

High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
320 fps
True resolution
 High true resolution
10.6 MP
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
External flash
 External flash
Better lighting
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

83
"The Sony scored an Acceptable rating in overall image quality."
popphoto.com | talking about the DSC-HX100v's image-quality
"Despite our few gripes, we still wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the HX100V to someone interested in a superzoom camera."
popphoto.com | talking about the DSC-HX100v's overall-performance

Reasons to buy the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
Size
 Really small
Prosumer size 122x87x93 mm
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Thickness
 Thin
3.7"
GPS
 Built-in GPS
Great for travel

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm HS20
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
Help
 The HS20's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
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
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle 24 mm vs 27 mm
Help
 More than 10% better wide angle
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
Help
 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution 10.6 MP vs 9.7 MP
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 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
Help
 Around 10% larger sensor
Lowest price Cheaper $299.00 vs $409.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $110 cheaper (around 30% less)
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Learn more about
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Advantages of the Sony DSC-HX100v
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 460k dots
Help
 More than 2x higher resolution screen
Size Significantly smaller 122x87x93 mm vs 130x90x126 mm
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 More than 30% smaller
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
Help
 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Sensor shift
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 Less risk of blur
Thickness Significantly thinner 3.7" vs 5"
Help
 Around 30% thinner
Weight Lighter 577 g vs 730 g
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 More than 20% lighter
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 10 fps vs 8 fps
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 Around 30% faster continuous shooting
Battery life Slightly longer battery life 410 shots vs 400 shots
Help
 Almost the same
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v Learn more about
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS20
83 vs 83
Explain scores
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Green arrow Too close to call! Snapsort considers these cameras too competitive to make a clear recommendation.

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similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom Incredible zoom Help
30x
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
Movie format Full HD (1080p) video Help
HS20:1080p @ 30fps
DSC-HX100v:1080p @ 60fps
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.8
Battery life Very long battery life Help
HS20:400 shots
DSC-HX100v:410 shots
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
1 cm
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
HS20:8 fps
DSC-HX100v:10 fps
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Fastest shutter speed Very fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
30 seconds
Weight Heavy Help
HS20:730 g
DSC-HX100v:577 g
Thickness Quite thick Help
HS20:5"
DSC-HX100v:3.7"
Lowest price Very expensive Help
HS20:$299.00
DSC-HX100v:$409.00
Light sensitivity (boost) No boost ISO Help
Lacks boost light sensitivity
Size Large Help
HS20:130x90x126 mm
DSC-HX100v:122x87x93 mm
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons

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 SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$347 - $380
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the FinePix HS20
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Super zoom

$399
HDR Has in-camera HDR
3D Captures 3D images
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Wide angle Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the FinePix HS20
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$397 - $400
Zoom Has way more more zoom
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the FinePix HS20
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$300
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Weight Is slightly lighter
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the FinePix HS20
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Super zoom

$438 - $500
HDR Has in-camera HDR
3D Captures 3D images
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the FinePix HS30 EXR vs the FinePix HS20
Compare the FinePix HS30 EXR vs the Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Super zoom

$499 - $500
3D Captures 3D images
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the FinePix HS20
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Super zoom

$420
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the PowerShot SX30 IS vs the FinePix HS20
Compare the PowerShot SX30 IS vs the Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS25 EXR

Super zoom

$349 - $400
3D Takes 3D photos
HDR Has in-camera HDR
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the FinePix HS25 EXR vs the FinePix HS20
Fujifilm FinePix HS10

Fujifilm FinePix HS10

Super zoom

$569
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

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Travel zoom

$319 - $330
Size Much smaller
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Zoom Much less zoom
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Cybershot DSC-HX100v

appearance

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

discussion

Showing 25 comments

Fl Filho (11:10 PM, December 25, 2011)
I have a Sony HX100V and it has a issue with oversaturated colors, that makes everything looks reddish, particulary skin and lips colors, seams very artificial.
I recommend for those that are looking for a new camera, to consider another manufacturer.
 
Souvik (10:56 AM, December 16, 2011)
This is the first website where I saw HS20 is placed higher than HX100V.
 
Avatar for Snapsort Snapsort (11:44 PM, November 13, 2011)
Hi Artist, thanks for checking out the site!  Correct, Snapsort does not test cameras, its a database of cameras and specs (and some benchmarks where possible) and a comparison engine for you to compare them side by side.

If you check out the specs tab of the comparison you'll see the specs for the Sony are listed as 15.9MP.

In the comparisons, the site calculates a true resolution based on the camera's sensor size and resolution.  Beside the statement "much higher true resolution" there is an (i) icon which explains this and gives a link to the info above.
 
Artist1131 (11:36 PM, November 13, 2011)
So both tech radar and popular photography rate the resolution of the Sony higher than the Fuji.  How do you come up with your numbers?   It really isn't close in either's estimation.
Tech Radar Sony  http://www.techradar.com/reviews/cameras-and-camcorders/cameras/digital-slrs-hybrids/sony-cyber-shot-hx100v-993879/review?artc_pg=4
Tech Radar Fuji  http://www.techradar.com/reviews/cameras-and-camcorders/cameras/digital-slrs-hybrids/fujifilm-finepix-hs20-955473/review?artc_pg=4
 
Artist1131 (11:30 PM, November 13, 2011)
You have the Sony listed at 9.7MP.. it is 16MP.  Do you not actually test these?   The resolution on the Sony is at over 1700 lines of resolution compared to 1500 for the Fuji.  These site seems fairly useless.  You can have two equal sensors, same MP count and size and get much different resolution out of them.Much higher true resolution10.6 MPvs9.7 MP
 
Mojieta (6:17 PM, November 01, 2011)
You can manually turn off all the sounds and use flash:)
 
Mojieta (6:15 PM, November 01, 2011)
Try use HARD sharpness from the menu.
I also advise using RAW format.
 
Esanchez0406 (5:21 AM, October 19, 2011)
I just bought my sony yesterday at walmart it was $399...not sure what's up amazon being so over priced
 
TAN-NIBC (3:38 PM, October 16, 2011)
Nikon p500 has a problem of auto focusing in zooming,but it manual focus is OK,I suggested Sony is to be better one and compete the DSLR Cameras..
 
Doneli2 (10:34 AM, September 30, 2011)
Do not buy Nikon P500! It's worse than Sony HX100. I bought it a week ago and had to return bakck becaus of the auto-focusing problems. Te quality of photoes was good but I would like to have good video-shooring mode (such as in Sony HX100V.
I also tried Fuji HS 20 - the same problem with focusing ( but better than with Nikon).
 
Oleg (10:12 AM, September 30, 2011)
i prefer automatic zoom. the Sony's zoom is tracking perfectly. And it weighs less.
 
Lan (6:04 PM, September 14, 2011)
Is there a way to produce sharp HS20 images? I heard the images JPEG are not very sharp. This is disturbing because i have a 14.2MP compact which produces very sharp images and i was hoping i could get the same quality.
 
Moshkas (3:25 AM, September 06, 2011)
I full agree with you . I have HS10 it's not comfortable  and easy use as Sony.
 
Avatar for Daniel Knight Daniel Knight (1:19 PM, August 27, 2011)
The HS20 is prone to quickly
accumulating dust under the lens, mine was terrible after a month.
Further there is a software glitch: if you have the sound turned off you
cannot use the flash.
 
Eftoi (2:14 AM, August 15, 2011)
SONY HX100V IS $409.44
 
Thecarsons (4:53 AM, August 06, 2011)
The hs20 is also 16mp camera. I'm not sure why they record them both here at lower megapixles.
 
Guest787 (6:48 PM, August 02, 2011)
Can either of them hold filters? Or Can I put an adapter on them so they can hold filters? If so where can I buy them? Or what size of adapter and filter would I need to get?
 
Guest (3:42 PM, August 02, 2011)
Does a lens adapter fit on the sony hx100v?, if so where can I get one? How about the fujifilm hs20?
 
Somnath Bag (1:37 PM, July 09, 2011)
I want to buy a digital camera.I am confused between sony dsc-hx100 and Fuji HS20 and cannon sx30is.pls give me sugession about the three model and other parrel model
 
Avatar for Snapsort Snapsort (1:56 PM, June 20, 2011)
The Sony HX100v is advertised to have 16.2 MP, but snapsort uses true resolution which is based on the sensor size of the camera and not the inflated number advertised by manufacturer. The HX100v has a true resolution of 9.7 mp.
 
Elle2010 (6:35 PM, June 18, 2011)
The sony is 16.2mp not 9.7mp
 
BEN66 (10:44 AM, June 06, 2011)
I have the HS10. It takes sometimes washed out pictures, especially with foliage (known problem). Zoom is also sticky and jumpy. Slow shoot to shoot time because of writing. Eats battery. Panorama function useless. Bad support.
Also have the HX1. Compared to the HS10 is´t way better in each term. Support more than in-existent (as with most SONY Gear).
Now i will get the HX100 and give it a try. Kinda pricey.
 
Martinfullerza (0:10 AM, June 02, 2011)
Have played with both and the big difference for me was that the Fuji manual focus is very sticky, jumpy .... would be very frustrating for trying to get exact focus. The Sony was much smoother, has auto and manual over ride barrel ring for focus.
 
Luberty333 (9:15 AM, March 02, 2011)
Sony HX 100 is $450 not $778!
 
dansun (2:44 PM, February 03, 2011)
Tough decision! In general I've always liked Nikon products better than Sony products. That said.... I would have to have both cameras in my hands to find the better feel. I'm guessing the Sony will be easier to handle, due to weight and size. BUTT I need to get them in my hands!!! where?