Fujifilm X20 vs Fujifilm XP90

Below is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm X20 versus Fujifilm XP90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and Fujifilm XP90 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was launched 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm XP90 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X20 scores vs the Fujifilm XP90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 & Fujifilm XP90. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Fujifilm XP90 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 has got exterior measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP90 has dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus the Fujifilm XP90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and Fujifilm XP90 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and Fujifilm XP90.

As you can see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm XP90 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.