Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX30
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- 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
- Replaced the Fujifilm X10
- Later Model is Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released July 2011
Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX30 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X20 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and WX30 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 22 months after the WX30 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X20 scores vs the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Sony WX30
Fujifilm X20 | WX30 | |||
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Released | April 2013 | July 2011 | Newer by 22 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Fujifilm X20
WX30 | Fujifilm X20 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Sony WX30
Fujifilm X20 | WX30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 comes with exterior measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X20 versus Sony WX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the WX30.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and WX30 is 83 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and WX30.
To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX30 will show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X20 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Fujifilm X20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm X20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-04-29 | 2011-07-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR Processor II | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 85% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/1000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 353 grams (0.78 pounds) | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $500 | $259 |