Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX5
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35 Features
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Sony WX5
Fujifilm XP50 | WX5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Fujifilm XP50
WX5 | Fujifilm XP50 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Sony WX5
Fujifilm XP50 | WX5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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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 |