Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony W530

Here is a extended overview of the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Sony W530, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and W530 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and W530 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was unveiled 9 years later than the W530 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S10 grades versus the W530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 has got outside measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Sony W530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 compared to the W530.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S10 and W530 is 73 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S10 and W530.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S10 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-S10 will render more detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-S10 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.