Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX7V

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and HX7V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was revealed 22 months after the HX7V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X20 grades versus the HX7V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 comes with external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the HX7V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and HX7V is 83 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and HX7V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX7V will give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X20 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.