Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX99

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 6 years prior to the HX99 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X20 grades versus the HX99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X20 features external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the HX99.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and HX99 is 83 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and HX99.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.