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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX300

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • New Model is Sony WX350
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX300, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was released 13 months before the WX300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP150 grades versus the WX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Sony WX300

 Fujifilm XP150 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Fujifilm XP150

 WX300 Fujifilm XP150 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Sony WX300

 Fujifilm XP150 WX300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP150 has outer measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 vs the WX300.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP150 and WX300 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP150 and WX300.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX300 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP150 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography information
Sony WX300 Portrait photography information
29
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography details
Sony WX300 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition (166 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP150
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
41
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging features
Sony WX300 Vlogging features
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Sony WX300
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 166 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $260 $330