Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX50V

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX50V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was launched 20 months before the HX50V making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores against the HX50V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP30 features outer measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX50V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the HX50V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and HX50V is 94 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and HX50V.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.