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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX80

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP60
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX80 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX80, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was announced 12 months earlier than the WX80 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores against the WX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Sony WX80

 Fujifilm XP50 WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Fujifilm XP50

 WX80 Fujifilm XP50 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Sony WX80

 Fujifilm XP50 WX80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP50 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 versus the WX80.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and WX80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP50 and WX80.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX80 to give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP50 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography details
Sony WX80 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP50
Street photography with Sony WX80
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography info
Sony WX80 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 shots)
no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography details
Sony WX80 Travel photography details
64
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
provides focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX80 Landscape photography factors
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging information
Sony WX80 Vlogging information
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Sony WX80
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 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 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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) 124 gr (0.27 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 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 240 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $180 $276