Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX50

Below is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm X20 and Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and WX50 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was revealed 16 months later than the WX50 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X20 grades against the WX50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 has outer 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) while the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X20 and Sony WX50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the WX50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and WX50 is 83 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and WX50.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony WX50 will render more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X20 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.