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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W620

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X30
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W620 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm X20 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and W620 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was launched 16 months after the W620 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up against the W620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Sony W620

 Fujifilm X20 W620 
RevealedApril 2013January 2012Newer by 16 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Fujifilm X20

 W620 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Sony W620

 Fujifilm X20 W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 has outer measurements 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 W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the W620.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and W620 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and W620.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W620 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X20 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography features
Sony W620 Portrait photography features
46
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography highlights
Sony W620 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (2/3")
heavier than average (353g)
56
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography features
Sony W620 Sports photography features
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (270 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
32
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography info
Sony W620 Travel photography info
60
great battery life (270 shots)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (353 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
Landscape photography with Sony W620
55
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (270 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse function
33
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average (353 grams)
30
fairly wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Sony W620
 Fujifilm X20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-04-29 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353g (0.78 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images 220 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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 One One
Price at release $500 $102