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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W730

Portability
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
37

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W730 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
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X30
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W730 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W730, 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 W730 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and W730 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was revealed 4 months after the W730 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X20 scores versus the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Sony W730

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X20 W730 
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Fujifilm X20

		

		

			
 W730 Fujifilm X20 
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Sony W730

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X20 W730 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 comes with 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) while the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W730 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 compared to the W730.
Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W730 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and W730 is 83 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and W730.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W730 will give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography factors
Sony W730 Portrait photography factors
46
 has manual focus
 high flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
 exports RAW files
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (2/3")
35
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Street photography details
Sony W730 Street photography details
58
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (2/3")
 heavier than competitors (353g)
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides touch focus
 lighter than average in class (122g)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Sports photography advice
Sony W730 Sports photography advice
52
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
 has phase detect auto focus
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (2/3")
41
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
Travel photography with Sony W730
60
 better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 heavier than competitors (353 grams)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
71
 lighter than average in class (122 grams)
 provides touch focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography features
Sony W730 Landscape photography features
55
 has manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (2/3")
 does not have Time Lapse function
39
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm X20 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony W730 as a Vlogging camera
31
 rather wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 does not have mic support
 heavier than competitors (353 grams)
34
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 lighter than average in class (122 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W730 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Sony W730
 Fujifilm X20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-04-29 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 353g (0.78 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 240 images
Battery format 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 shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $138