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FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony WX30

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix XP11
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP30
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the FujiFilm XP10 and Sony WX30, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was revealed 17 months earlier than the WX30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the XP10 grades vs the WX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Sony WX30

 XP10 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the FujiFilm XP10

 WX30 XP10 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2010More recent by 17 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Sony WX30

 XP10 WX30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm XP10 comes with outer dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm XP10 and Sony WX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the XP10 against the WX30.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the XP10 and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XP10 and WX30.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX30 to show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older XP10 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX30 Portrait photography advice
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Street photography features
Sony WX30 Street photography features
59
weather proofing
lighter than average (135g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography factors
Sony WX30 Sports photography factors
29
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
59
lighter than average (135g)
weather proofing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
68
lighter than competition in class (117g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography features
Sony WX30 Landscape photography features
27
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging advice
Sony WX30 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than average (135 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Sony WX30
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Also called FinePix XP11 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $175 $259