Updated (June, 2013): Compare the Fujifilm FinePix x20 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II

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Reasons to buy the Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
1,229k dots
Color depth
 Great color depth
22.6 bits
Dynamic range
 Wide dynamic range
12.4 EV
True resolution
 High true resolution
20 MP
 

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm FinePix x20

Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
External mic jack
 External mic jack
Record higher quality audio with a microphone
Badge
 Phase detection autofocus
fast and accurate
Macro focus
 Great macro
1 cm
 
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differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm x20

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Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
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 Catch candid moments easily
External mic jack Has an external mic jack Yes vs No
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 Record high quality audio with an external microphone
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
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 The x20's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability 1 cm vs 5 cm
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 Focus on subjects 5x closer to the lens
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
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 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder Tunnel vs None
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 A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 12 fps vs 10 fps
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 20% faster continuous shooting
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Advantages of the Sony DSC-RX100

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Sensor size Much larger sensor Nikon CX 13.2x8.8mm vs 2/3" 8.8x6.6mm
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 2x larger sensor
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen 1,229k dots vs 460k dots
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 More than 2.5x higher resolution screen
True resolution Much higher true resolution 20 MP vs 12 MP
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 Capture around 70% more detail in your photos
Screen size Larger screen 3.0" vs 2.8"
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 Around 10% larger screen
Aperture Wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.0
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 At its widest zoom, the DSC-RX100's lens captures marginally more light (0.3 f-stops)
Size Smaller 101x58x35 mm vs 117x70x57 mm
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 2.2x smaller
Battery life Longer battery life 330 shots vs 270 shots
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 More than 20% more shots per battery charge
Weight Lighter 213 g vs 353 g
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 Around 40% lighter
Thickness Thinner 1.4" vs 2.2"
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 Around 40% thinner
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $469.95 vs $499.00
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 The best price we've seen is $29 cheaper (around 10% less)
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similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
x20:f/2.0
DSC-RX100:f/1.8
Sensor size Very large sensors Help
x20:2/3" 8.8x6.6mm
DSC-RX100:Nikon CX 13.2x8.8mm
True resolution Capture very high resolution images Help
x20:12 MP
DSC-RX100:20 MP
Supports RAW RAW support Help
Better editing
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Lowest price Very expensive Help
x20:$499.00
DSC-RX100:$469.95
Wide angle Poor wide angle Help
28 mm
Zoom Poor zoom Help
x20:4x
DSC-RX100:3.6x

Compared to recent pro digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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Longest exposure Short max exposure time Help
30 seconds
GPS No built-in GPS Help
Missing geo-tagging
Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Supports 24p No support for 24p Help
Missing that film look
High-speed framerate No high speed movie support Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot S120

Canon PowerShot S120

Pro digicam

$449 - $451
Wide angle Has a significantly wider wide angle lens
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Macro focus Slightly worse macro focusing
Compare the PowerShot S120 vs the FinePix x20
Compare the PowerShot S120 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Pro digicam

$338 - $398
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Wide angle Has a significantly wider wide angle lens
Light sensitivity (boost) Significantly lower boost light sensitivity
True resolution Takes slightly lower resolution photos
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the FinePix x20
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
Canon PowerShot G16

Canon PowerShot G16

Pro digicam

$499
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Startup delay Has significantly less startup delay
Weight Is slightly heavier
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Compare the PowerShot G16 vs the FinePix x20
Compare the PowerShot G16 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III

Pro digicam

$798
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Wide angle Has a significantly wider wide angle lens
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Macro focus Significantly worse macro focusing
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III vs the FinePix x20
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II

Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II

Boutique

$799
Sensor size Has a much larger sensor
Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot G1X Mark II vs the FinePix x20
Compare the PowerShot G1X Mark II vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II

Pro digicam

$619 - $698
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Macro focus Significantly worse macro focusing
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II vs the FinePix x20
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G1X

Boutique

$511 - $549
Sensor size Has a much larger sensor
Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the FinePix x20
Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100

Fujifilm FinePix x20 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Pro digicam

$400 - $425
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Battery life Slightly longer battery life
Autofocus Slower autofocus
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the FinePix x20

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

Travel zoom

$348 - $448
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Zoom More zoom
Sensor size Much smaller sensor
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100

appearance

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discussion

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