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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX300

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP60
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Replacement is Sony WX350
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX300, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was revealed 13 months earlier than the WX300 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores versus the WX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Sony WX300

 Fujifilm XP50 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Fujifilm XP50

 WX300 Fujifilm XP50 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Sony WX300

 Fujifilm XP50 WX300 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP50 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs the WX300.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and WX300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and WX300.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP50 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP50
Street photography with Sony WX300
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (166g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography information
Sony WX300 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX300 Travel photography highlights
64
environment proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than others (166 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX300 Landscape photography highlights
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging info
Sony WX300 Vlogging info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no mic support
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (166g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Sony WX300
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 166 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $180 $330