Fujifilm JV150 vs Fujifilm X20

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm JV150 versus Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm JV150 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm JV150 was announced 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm X20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm JV150 grades vs the Fujifilm X20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JV150 and Fujifilm X20. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm JV150 Gallery and Fujifilm X20 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JV150 offers physical dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Fujifilm X20 has dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm JV150 versus Fujifilm X20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 and the Fujifilm X20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JV150 and Fujifilm X20 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JV150 and Fujifilm X20.

All in all, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm JV150 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm JV150 will render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JV150 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.