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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP60
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm XP50 versus Sony HX50V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was introduced 15 months earlier than the HX50V which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores against the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Sony HX50V

 Fujifilm XP50 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Fujifilm XP50

 HX50V Fujifilm XP50 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2012More modern by 15 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Sony HX50V

 Fujifilm XP50 HX50V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP50 features external measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP50 versus Sony HX50V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs the HX50V.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and HX50V is 93 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP50 and HX50V.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX50V to provide you with extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP50 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX50V Portrait photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography factors
Sony HX50V Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (272 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography information
Sony HX50V Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (400 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography info
Sony HX50V Travel photography info
64
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
good battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than others (272g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP50
Landscape photography with Sony HX50V
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
53
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
Vlogging with Sony HX50V
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (272g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Sony HX50V
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2013-04-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 272 grams (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 220 images 400 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $180 $439