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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX30

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
32 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
41 Overall
39

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP60
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX30 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX30, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was released 6 months after the WX30 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades versus the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Sony WX30

          

          

            
 Fujifilm XP50 WX30 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Fujifilm XP50

          

          

            
 WX30 Fujifilm XP50 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Sony WX30

          

          

            
 Fujifilm XP50 WX30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2011Same generation
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP50 provides exterior measurements 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 WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 and the WX30.
Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX30 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and WX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP50 and WX30.
All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX30 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively.

            Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm XP50 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
28
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
29
 resolution is good (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm XP50 Street photography factors
Sony WX30 Street photography factors
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (117g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP50
Sports photography with Sony WX30
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (220 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography factors
Sony WX30 Travel photography factors
64
 weather proof
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 not so great battery life (220 shots)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
 lighter than competition (117g)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP50
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
39
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14MP)
 weather proof
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse function
42
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging info
Sony WX30 Vlogging info
32
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 lack of external mic support
35
 fairly wide (25mm)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (117g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Sony WX30
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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 file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 250 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BN1
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 feature    
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $180 $259