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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W220

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W220 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
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP60
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W220 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm XP50 versus Sony W220, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was manufactured 3 years after the W220 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades versus the W220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Sony W220

 Fujifilm XP50 W220 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Fujifilm XP50

 W220 Fujifilm XP50 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Sony W220

 Fujifilm XP50 W220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP50 has physical 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 W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP50 versus Sony W220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 against the W220.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and W220.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP50 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP50 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography info
Sony W220 Portrait photography info
29
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP50
Street photography with Sony W220
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography information
Sony W220 Sports photography information
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography highlights
Sony W220 Travel photography highlights
64
environment proof
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP50
Landscape photography with Sony W220
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (220 shots)
no Timelapse mode
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging advice
Sony W220 Vlogging advice
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Sony W220
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $180 $160