Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony WX1

Here is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm XP130 and Sony WX1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP130 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XP130 was launched 8 years later than the WX1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm XP130 matches up against the WX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP130 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XP130 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP130 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 and the WX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP130 and WX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP130 and WX1.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XP130 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm XP130 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP130 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.