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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W220

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X30
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W220 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm X20 versus Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and W220 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was released 4 years after the W220 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up against the W220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Sony W220

 Fujifilm X20 W220 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2009Newer by 53 months
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Fujifilm X20

 W220 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Sony W220

 Fujifilm X20 W220 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X20 offers exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X20 versus Sony W220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus the W220.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and W220 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and W220.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 comes with the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more modern Fujifilm X20 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/1,000s)
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography advice
Sony W220 Street photography advice
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (2/3")
heavier than others (353 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
Sports photography with Sony W220
52
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (270 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography advice
Sony W220 Travel photography advice
61
great battery pack (270 per charge)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (353 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography information
Sony W220 Landscape photography information
55
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (270 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging factors
Sony W220 Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others (353 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Sony W220
 Fujifilm X20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-04-29 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 gr (0.78 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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