Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony WX500

Below is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and WX500 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WX500 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up against the WX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S1 provides physical dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony WX500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus the WX500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and WX500 is 52 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S1 and WX500.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX500 will show extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.