Reasons to choose X20
Released in 2013, X20 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 353 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm X20
vs Fujifilm X30
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
X2058 mm²
X30- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The X20 and X30 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
X20MetricX30
12 MPEffective pixels12 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor8.8 × 6.6
2.2 µmPixel pitch2.2 µm
4.84 µm²Pixel area4.84 µm²
20.66 MP/cm²Pixel density20.66 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor3.93
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
353 gWeight423 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Lithium-Ion NP-50 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryNP-95 Li-ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The X20 and X30 have the same sensor area. The X20 has the lighter body. The X20 and X30 have the same effective resolution. The X30 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose X30
Released in 2014, X30 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 423 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.