Fujifilm X10 vs Sony HX20V

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X10 versus Sony HX20V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and HX20V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X10 was launched about the same time to the HX20V which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up against the HX20V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X10 comes with exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X10 versus Sony HX20V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X10 and the HX20V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and HX20V is 83 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X10 and HX20V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX20V will offer more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.