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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony WX50

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP60
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP80
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 XP70 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Fujifilm XP70 and Sony WX50, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP70 was released 24 months later than the WX50 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XP70 matches up against the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Sony WX50

 Fujifilm XP70 WX50 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Fujifilm XP70

 WX50 Fujifilm XP70 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Sony WX50

 Fujifilm XP70 WX50 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP70 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP70 and Sony WX50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 against the WX50.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP70 and WX50.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm XP70 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography information
Sony WX50 Portrait photography information
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography factors
Sony WX50 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography information
Sony WX50 Sports photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography info
Sony WX50 Travel photography info
65
weather proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery power (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (117g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
40
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (210 shots)
missing Timelapse function
38
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Sony WX50
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 shots 240 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $199 $250