Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W800
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2012
- Older Model is Fujifilm XP30
- Updated by Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Released February 2014

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W800 Overview
Below is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W800, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP50 was released 3 years earlier than the W800 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades versus the W800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W800 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Sony W800
Fujifilm XP50 | W800 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Fujifilm XP50
W800 | Fujifilm XP50 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 25 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Sony W800
Fujifilm XP50 | W800 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP50 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 versus the W800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and W800 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP50 and W800.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W800 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP50 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W800 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface 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 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.2-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 9cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | AVI MPEG4 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-45A | NP-BN |
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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $180 | $90 |