Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony HX20V

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm XF1 and Sony HX20V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and HX20V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was unveiled 2 months later than the HX20V so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades against the HX20V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XF1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XF1 enjoys external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XF1 and Sony HX20V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 versus the HX20V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and HX20V is 90 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and HX20V.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX20V will give you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.