Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX20V

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX20V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was brought out 4 years before the HX20V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm A150 grades against the HX20V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix A150 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm A150 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A150 comes with exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has sizing 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A150 and the HX20V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A150 and HX20V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A150 and HX20V.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX20V to provide you with greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A150 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.