Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX5

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XP150 and Sony HX5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP150 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XP150 was revealed 19 months after the HX5 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm XP150 scores against the HX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP150 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XP150 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP150 features external measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP150 and Sony HX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 and the HX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP150 and HX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP150 and HX5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP150 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm XP150 will show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP150 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.