Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX5

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm XP150 and Sony WX5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was introduced 19 months later than the WX5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP150 grades versus the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP150 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP150 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP150 features outside measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP150 and Sony WX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 versus the WX5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP150 and WX5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP150 and WX5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm XP150 to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP150 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.