Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX150

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X20 versus Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and WX150 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was released 15 months after the WX150 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up against the WX150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X20 provides 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) whilst the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X20 versus Sony WX150 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the WX150.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and WX150 is 83 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and WX150.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony WX150 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X20 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.