Fujifilm XP50 vs Fujifilm X20

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm XP50 versus Fujifilm X20, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm XP50 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XP50 was manufactured 16 months earlier than the Fujifilm X20 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up versus the Fujifilm X20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 & Fujifilm X20. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery & Fujifilm X20 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP50 comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Fujifilm X20 has sizing of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP50 versus Fujifilm X20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 compared to the Fujifilm X20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and Fujifilm X20 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and Fujifilm X20.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XP50 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm XP50 will offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP50 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.