Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony HX5

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony HX5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP200 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XP200 was unveiled 2 years later than the HX5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XP200 matches up versus the HX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP200 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP200 has got outer dimensions of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 compared to the HX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP200 and HX5 is 90 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP200 and HX5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XP200 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm XP200 will deliver more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP200 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.