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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX50

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
32 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Released January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP60
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm XP50 and Sony WX50, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was introduced within a month of the WX50 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up vs the WX50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Sony WX50

		

		

			
 Fujifilm XP50 WX50 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Fujifilm XP50

		

		

			
 WX50 Fujifilm XP50 
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Sony WX50

		

		

			
 Fujifilm XP50 WX50 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP50 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm XP50 and Sony WX50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 versus the WX50.
Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX50 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP50 and WX50.
As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony WX50 to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm XP50 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
28
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
34
 good MP (16MP)
 supports face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm XP50
Street photography with Sony WX50
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (117 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP50
Sports photography with Sony WX50
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14MP)
 features tracking focus
 environment proofing
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP50
Travel photography with Sony WX50
64
 environment proofing
 good MP (14MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery pack (220 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
 lighter than competitors (117 grams)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP50
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
39
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
38
 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging features
Sony WX50 Vlogging features
32
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have mic jack
35
 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (117 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Sony WX50
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 175g (0.39 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
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 photographs 240 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack 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 shooting    
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $180 $250