Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX5

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Sony HX5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XP30 was announced 15 months later than the HX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades versus the HX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP30 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Sony HX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 versus the HX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and HX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and HX5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XP30 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm XP30 will produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.