Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony S950

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm XP50 and Sony S950, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was announced 2 years after the S950 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades against the S950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP50 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP50 and Sony S950 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 and the S950.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and S950 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and S950.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm XP50 to render more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP50 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.