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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX500

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
56
Overall
47

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX500 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 WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony WX350
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XP150 versus Sony WX500, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WX500 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm XP150 grades versus the WX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Sony WX500

 Fujifilm XP150 WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Fujifilm XP150

 WX500 Fujifilm XP150 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2012Fresher by 39 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Sony WX500

 Fujifilm XP150 WX500 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP150 provides 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) whilst the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP150 versus Sony WX500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 and the WX500.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP150 and WX500 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP150 and WX500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX500 to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP150 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography details
Sony WX500 Portrait photography details
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
good MP (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Street photography features
Sony WX500 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography features
Sony WX500 Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP150
Travel photography with Sony WX500
67
weather sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
48
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (360 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX500 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (236 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Sony WX500
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 lb) 236 gr (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 photographs 360 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $260 $348