Sony Alpha SLT-A57 vs Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Alpha SLT-A57 and the Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57 was introduced in September 2012 and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57 Highlights

      • 16.1 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 16,000 Native ISO
      • 15 Focus Points (15 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 1,440k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 12.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2-inch EXR-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Tilting Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Alpha SLT-A57
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Alpha SLT-A57 and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR.

      PROS

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 550 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   16,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 75
      •   Weight - 618 g (1.36 lb / 21.80 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Weight - 730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)

      Advantage of Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Sony SLT-A57
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Alpha SLT-A57 over Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR.

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57 vs Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.1 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      More Cross-type Focus Points 3 vs 0
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Tilting
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 460k dot
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 100% vs 97%
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 12.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Microphone Input vs
      Lighter 618 g (1.36 lb / 21.80 oz) vs 730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)

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      Sony SLT-A58
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      APS-C

      20.1 MP

      Sony SLT-A77
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Sony SLT-A37
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Sony SLT-A33
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony SLT-A77 II
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Sony SLT-A99
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      Sony SLT-A35
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Sony SLT-A55
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Sony SLT-A68
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony SLT-A99 II
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      Full Frame

      42.4 MP

      Sony SLT-A65
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Canon M3
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      Fujifilm HS20 EXR
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR over Sony Alpha SLT-A57.

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57 vs Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
      Higher Native ISO 16,000 vs 3,200
      Higher Boosted ISO 25,600 vs 12,800
      Max Image Resolution 4912 x 3264 vs 4608 x 3456
      Center Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Average Metering vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Internal Storage vs 20 MB

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      Fujifilm HS50EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm HS30EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm HS10
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.3 MP

      Fujifilm S1
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.4 MP

      Fujifilm HS35EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus E-330
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      Micro Four Thirds

      7.94 MP

      Nikon D200
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Nikon D100
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D70s
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D4
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      Full Frame

      16.2 MP

      Nikon D2H
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      APS-C

      4.1 MP

      Nikon D800E
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      Full Frame

      36.3 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Alpha SLT-A57 Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Image StabilizationSensor Shift
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini Type C
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Sony Alpha SLT-A57 Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points30
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57 and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR have 3.0" screens with 921k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively. Sony Alpha SLT-A57 has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Sony Alpha SLT-A57 with Fully Articulated screen


      Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,440k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. Sony Alpha SLT-A57 has 100% coverage with 1.04x (0.69x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR has 97% coverage magnification.

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57 features a 16.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 366.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 16,000 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR features a 16 megapixel 1/2-inch EXR-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.4 x 4.8 mm and a total area of 23 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57 can take pictures up to 4912 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR is equipped with EXR processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 1840, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 1536, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in image stabilization. On Sony Alpha SLT-A57 it means that you are still getting vibration reduction when it is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Bluetooth on Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Sony Alpha SLT-A57 has a Mini Type C HDMI and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR has an HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57 comes with NP-FM500H battery pack with battery life of 550 shots and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR comes with 4 x AA battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slot. Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Alpha SLT-A57, and up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR. Sony Alpha SLT-A57 can shoot continuously up to 12.0 fps. Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) on Sony Alpha SLT-A57 and 3.20 m on Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe to Sony Alpha SLT-A57 and via Shoe Mount to Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on Sony Alpha SLT-A57.

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57 body has dimensions of 132 x 98 x 81 mm (5.2 x 3.86 x 3.19") and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR body has dimensions of 131 x 91 x 126 mm (5.16 x 3.58 x 4.96"). Sony Alpha SLT-A57 weighs 618 g (1.36 lb / 21.80 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR weighs 730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz).

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

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      98 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Alpha SLT-A57 and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57 and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      GOOD
      71
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      GOOD
      72
      •   16,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 550 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      75
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   16,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 550 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      73
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      GOOD
      81
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      GOOD
      83
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 618 g (1.36 lb / 21.80 oz)
      GOOD
      78
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      GOOD
      80
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 618 g (1.36 lb / 21.80 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 550 shots
      GOOD
      77
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Alpha SLT-A57 and Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR and give them scores of 69 and 64 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      OVERALL
      69
      OVERALL
      64

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   16,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 75
      POOR
      53
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      GOOD
      72
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      GOOD
      74
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps

      Video

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      POOR
      45
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      GOOD
      73
      •   15 Focus Points
      •   3 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      73
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      GOOD
      78
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      GOOD
      75
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot

      Connectivity

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      GOOD
      78
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      71
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Alpha SLT-A57

      Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 618 g (1.36 lb / 21.80 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 550 shots
      POOR
      40
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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