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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX5

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X10
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X30
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX5 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and WX5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 2 years after the WX5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X20 scores against the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Sony WX5

 Fujifilm X20 WX5 
LaunchedApril 2013July 2010More modern by 35 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Fujifilm X20

 WX5 Fujifilm X20 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Sony WX5

 Fujifilm X20 WX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.8"2.8"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 offers outside measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 compared to the WX5.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and WX5 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and WX5.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same MP but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 has got the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The newer Fujifilm X20 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
Portrait photography with Sony WX5
47
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000s)
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competition (353 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography factors
Sony WX5 Sports photography factors
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (270 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
34
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography features
Sony WX5 Travel photography features
61
good battery life (270 CIPA)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (353g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX5 Landscape photography highlights
55
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging advice
Sony WX5 Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (353 grams)
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Sony WX5
 Fujifilm X20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-04-29 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 2.8"
Screen resolution 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353g (0.78 lb) 146g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $500 $250