Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony HX20V

Following is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony HX20V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was launched 3 years after the HX20V which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR grades vs the HX20V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T1 IR Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR has external dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony HX20V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR against the HX20V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and HX20V is 79 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and HX20V.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX20V will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T1 IR should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.