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 XQ1
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
X2058 mm²
XQ1- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The X20 and XQ1 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
X20MetricXQ1
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 video—
353 gWeight206 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Lithium-Ion NP-50 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryNP-48 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 XQ1 have the same sensor area. The XQ1 has the lighter body. The X20 and XQ1 have the same effective resolution. The X20 and XQ1 were both released in 2013. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose XQ1
Released in 2013, XQ1 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 206 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.