Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX300

Here is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and WX300 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was brought out 3 months later than the WX300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up versus the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 has got outside measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the WX300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and WX300 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and WX300.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX300 will result in greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.