Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony WX150

Here is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm XP70 and Sony WX150, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was revealed 23 months later than the WX150 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores against the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP70 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP70 features external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XP70 and Sony WX150 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 against the WX150.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and WX150 is 93 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP70 and WX150.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP70 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.