Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony WX500

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XP60 versus Sony WX500, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP60 was brought out 22 months prior to the WX500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XP60 matches up versus the WX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP60 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XP60 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP60 has outside measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP60 versus Sony WX500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 compared to the WX500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP60 and WX500 is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP60 and WX500.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX500 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP60 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.