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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm XP150 versus Sony HX7V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP150 was brought out 6 months later than the HX7V and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XP150 scores vs the HX7V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm XP150 HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Fujifilm XP150

 HX7V Fujifilm XP150 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm XP150 HX7V 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP150 comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 compared to the HX7V.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP150 and HX7V is 92 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP150 and HX7V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX7V to provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP150
Street photography with Sony HX7V
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography features
Sony HX7V Travel photography features
67
environment proofing
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX7V Landscape photography advice
40
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX7V as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Sony HX7V
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 208 gr (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $260 $499