Fujifilm X20 vs Sony S930

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm X20 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and S930 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was brought out 4 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X20 grades vs the S930 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 features external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the S930.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and S930 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and S930.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X20 will provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X20 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.