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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W610

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W610 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
  • Announced April 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X30
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W610 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X20 and Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and W610 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X20 was announced 16 months after the W610 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X20 scores against the W610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Sony W610

 Fujifilm X20 W610 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2012Newer by 16 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Fujifilm X20

 W610 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Sony W610

 Fujifilm X20 W610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 has external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X20 and Sony W610 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the W610.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and W610 is 83 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and W610.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony W610 will resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X20 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography factors
Sony W610 Portrait photography factors
47
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography factors
Sony W610 Street photography factors
58
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (2/3")
heavier than others in class (353 grams)
56
lighter than competition in class (113g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (270 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
27
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography info
Sony W610 Travel photography info
61
good battery power (270 per charge)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (353 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (113g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography advice
Sony W610 Landscape photography advice
55
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
Vlogging with Sony W610
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
heavier than others in class (353 grams)
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Sony W610
 Fujifilm X20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-04-29 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II BIONZ
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 area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 gr (0.78 lb) 113 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 250 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $500 $200