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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX500

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP60
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony WX350
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm XP50 and Sony WX500, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WX500 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores vs the WX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Sony WX500

 Fujifilm XP50 WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Fujifilm XP50

 WX500 Fujifilm XP50 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2012Newer by 39 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Sony WX500

 Fujifilm XP50 WX500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP50 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 compared to the WX500.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and WX500 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and WX500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX500 to give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP50 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP50
Portrait photography with Sony WX500
29
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
decent MP (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography factors
Sony WX500 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (360 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP50
Travel photography with Sony WX500
64
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
great battery life (360 shots)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP50
Landscape photography with Sony WX500
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
49
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
great battery life (360 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
Vlogging with Sony WX500
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
35
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Sony WX500
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
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 14MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 175g (0.39 lb) 236g (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 shots 360 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $180 $348