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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX5

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP60
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2010
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was brought out 19 months after the WX5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades versus the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Sony WX5

 Fujifilm XP50 WX5 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2010More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Fujifilm XP50

 WX5 Fujifilm XP50 
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Sony WX5

 Fujifilm XP50 WX5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP50 enjoys exterior measurements 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 WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 compared to the WX5.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP50 and WX5.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP50 to give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP50 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX5 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography factors
Sony WX5 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography features
Sony WX5 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography details
Sony WX5 Travel photography details
64
weather proof
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (220 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
58
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX5 Landscape photography advice
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
37
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging advice
Sony WX5 Vlogging advice
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no mic port
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Sony WX5
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 175g (0.39 lbs) 146g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Style of battery 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)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $180 $250