Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX70

Below is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and WX70 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was released 16 months later than the WX70 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up against the WX70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 enjoys external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X20 vs Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the WX70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and WX70 is 83 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and WX70.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX70 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X20 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.