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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX30

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Announced July 2011
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm XP150 versus Sony WX30, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was unveiled 6 months later than the WX30 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XP150 scores vs the WX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Sony WX30

 Fujifilm XP150 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Fujifilm XP150

 WX30 Fujifilm XP150 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Sony WX30

 Fujifilm XP150 WX30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP150 comes with outside measurements 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 WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP150 versus Sony WX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 vs the WX30.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP150 and WX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP150 and WX30.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX30 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX30 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography advice
Sony WX30 Sports photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography details
Sony WX30 Travel photography details
67
environment proof
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (117g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
40
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP150
Vlogging with Sony WX30
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
35
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Sony WX30
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A NP-BN1
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 recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $260 $259