Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX90V

The following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX90V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and HX90V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the HX90V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up versus the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 provides physical measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX90V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the HX90V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and HX90V is 83 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and HX90V.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX90V will render extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.