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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX30

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(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
Sony WX30
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Sony WX30

 Fujifilm X20 WX30 
ReleasedApril 2013July 2011Newer by 22 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Fujifilm X20

 WX30 Fujifilm X20 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Sony WX30

 Fujifilm X20 WX30 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and WX30 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography information
Sony WX30 Portrait photography information
46
manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,000s)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
30
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography details
Sony WX30 Street photography details
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than average in class (353g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
Sports photography with Sony WX30
52
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (270 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX30 Travel photography highlights
60
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (353g)
low resolution (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others (117g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
55
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX30 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (353g)
35
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Sony WX30
 Fujifilm X20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
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