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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W730

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
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
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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).

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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
47
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
61
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