Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W650

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and W650 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was unveiled 16 months later than the W650 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X20 scores versus the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 enjoys outer dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W650 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the W650.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and W650 is 83 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and W650.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony W650 will resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X20 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.