Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX30

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.