Fujifilm X20 vs Sony H50

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X20 vs Sony H50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and H50 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was introduced 4 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X20 scores vs the H50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 offers external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X20 vs Sony H50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the H50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and H50 is 83 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and H50.

All in all, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X20 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X20 will have a benefit in sensor technology.