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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX150

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95 Imaging
41 Features
43 Overall
41

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Replaced the FujiFilm XP10
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP50
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm XP30 versus Sony WX150, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP30 was released 6 months prior to the WX150 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores versus the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Sony WX150

					

					

						
 Fujifilm XP30 WX150 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Fujifilm XP30

					

					

						
 WX150 Fujifilm XP30 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony WX150

					

					

						
 Fujifilm XP30 WX150 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2012Similar generation
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither features Touch screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP30 enjoys exterior 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) and the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm XP30 versus Sony WX150 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the WX150.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX150 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and WX150 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and WX150.
Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony WX150 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.

						Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography info
Sony WX150 Portrait photography info
28
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
37
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Street photography advice
Sony WX150 Street photography advice
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (133 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography features
Sony WX150 Sports photography features
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (200 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX150 Travel photography highlights
65
 environment proofing
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery life (200 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
 lighter than average (133g)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 long reach (250mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX150 Landscape photography highlights
39
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 environment proofing
 manual focus not available
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.7")
 manual exposure not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 not so great battery life (200 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse recording
45
 rather wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging details
Sony WX150 Vlogging details
29
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external mic jack
35
 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average (133g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Sony WX150
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-16 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 shots 240 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $240 $300