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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX50

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX50, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was brought out 5 months earlier than the WX50 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores versus the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Sony WX50

					

					

						
 Fujifilm XP30 WX50 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Fujifilm XP30

					

					

						
 WX50 Fujifilm XP30 
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony WX50

					

					

						
 Fujifilm XP30 WX50 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2012Similar age
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch display  Missing Touch display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP30 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 against the WX50.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX50 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and WX50 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and WX50.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX50 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively.

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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
Portrait photography with Sony WX50
28
 good  resolution (14MP)
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
34
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Street photography features
Sony WX50 Street photography features
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (117g)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm XP30 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX50 Travel photography highlights
65
 weather proofing
 good  resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery pack (200 shots)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
 lighter than others (117g)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
39
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 weather proofing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
38
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
29
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic jack
35
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others (117 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Sony WX50
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery form 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 feature    
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $240 $250