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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP60
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Updated by Sony HX20V
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm XP50 versus Sony HX10V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was announced about the same time to the HX10V which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades versus the HX10V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Sony HX10V

 Fujifilm XP50 HX10V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Fujifilm XP50

 HX10V Fujifilm XP50 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Sony HX10V

 Fujifilm XP50 HX10V 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP50 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP50 versus Sony HX10V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 against the HX10V.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and HX10V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and HX10V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX10V to provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX10V Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
megapixel count decent (18MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography factors
Sony HX10V Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (234 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography info
Sony HX10V Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP50
Travel photography with Sony HX10V
64
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (220 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others (234g)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (400mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX10V Landscape photography factors
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging info
Sony HX10V Vlogging info
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (234 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Sony HX10V
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 234 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 320 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $180 $616