Fujifilm X20 vs Sony H70

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X20 and Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and H70 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 2 years later than the H70 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X20 grades vs the H70 in regards 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-H70. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 comes with physical measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X20 and Sony H70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the H70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and H70 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and H70.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony H70 will produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X20 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.