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FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony HX5

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix XP11
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP30
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony HX5 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the FujiFilm XP10 and Sony HX5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the XP10 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The XP10 was released 4 months before the HX5 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the XP10 scores versus the HX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Sony HX5

 XP10 HX5 

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the FujiFilm XP10

 HX5 XP10 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Sony HX5

 XP10 HX5 
IntroducedFebruary 2010June 2010Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm XP10 comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the XP10 vs the HX5.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the XP10 and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the XP10 and HX5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The XP10 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the FujiFilm XP10 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography details
Sony HX5 Portrait photography details
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Street photography factors
Sony HX5 Street photography factors
59
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (135g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm XP10
Sports photography with Sony HX5
29
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm XP10
Travel photography with Sony HX5
59
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
environment proofing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
60
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Landscape photography camera
27
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
37
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging factors
Sony HX5 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Sony HX5
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Also Known as FinePix XP11 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $175 $275