Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX5

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and HX5 (1/2.4") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was released 2 years later than the HX5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up vs the HX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X20 features outer 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) and the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 compared to the HX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and HX5 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and HX5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X20 will show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X20 should have an advantage in sensor tech.