Fujifilm XP50 vs Fujifilm X30
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Fujifilm X30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
- Launched January 2012
- Succeeded the Fujifilm XP30
- Refreshed by Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
- Revealed August 2014
- Superseded the Fujifilm X20

Fujifilm XP50 vs Fujifilm X30 Overview
Let's look closer at the Fujifilm XP50 and Fujifilm X30, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm XP50 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") feature different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm XP50 was released 3 years prior to the Fujifilm X30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores against the Fujifilm X30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Fujifilm X30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 and Fujifilm X30. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery and Fujifilm X30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Fujifilm X30
Fujifilm XP50 | Fujifilm X30 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Fujifilm XP50
Fujifilm X30 | Fujifilm XP50 | |||
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Revealed | August 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 32 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Fujifilm X30
Fujifilm XP50 | Fujifilm X30 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm XP50 vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP50 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X30 has sizing of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm XP50 and Fujifilm X30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 compared to the Fujifilm X30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and Fujifilm X30 is 93 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP50 and Fujifilm X30.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XP50 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm XP50 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP50 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP50 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | Fujifilm X30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | Fujifilm X30 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2014-08-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | EXR Processor II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS X-TRANS II |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 2/3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.8 x 6.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 58.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focus range | 9cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.65x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) | 423 grams (0.93 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") | 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | 470 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | NP-95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $180 | $499 |