Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W730
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W730 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Sony W730
Fujifilm X20 | W730 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 2.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Fujifilm X20
W730 | Fujifilm X20 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Sony W730
Fujifilm X20 | W730 | |||
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Announced | April 2013 | January 2013 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Fujifilm X20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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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 |