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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony S950

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony S950 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm XP150 and Sony S950, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was manufactured 2 years later than the S950 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm XP150 scores against the S950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Sony S950

 Fujifilm XP150 S950 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Fujifilm XP150

 S950 Fujifilm XP150 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Sony S950

 Fujifilm XP150 S950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP150 comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP150 and Sony S950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 against the S950.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP150 and S950 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP150 and S950.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP150 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP150 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography details
Sony S950 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP150
Street photography with Sony S950
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S950 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S950 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography advice
Sony S950 Landscape photography advice
40
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging info
Sony S950 Vlogging info
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Sony S950
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 9cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 300 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $260 $130