Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony A560

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony A560, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm XP50 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XP50 was brought out 17 months after the A560 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XP50 being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores versus the A560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP50 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony A560 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony A560 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 versus the A560.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and A560 is 93 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP50 and A560.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP50 comes with the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow DOF more challenging. The younger Fujifilm XP50 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.