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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony WX5

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Successor is Fujifilm X20
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released July 2010
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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X10 and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and WX5 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X10 was unveiled 2 years later than the WX5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X10 scores versus the WX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Sony WX5

 Fujifilm X10 WX5 
ReleasedJuly 2012July 2010Fresher by 25 months
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Fujifilm X10

 WX5 Fujifilm X10 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Sony WX5

 Fujifilm X10 WX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.8"2.8"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X10 has got exterior measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the WX5.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and WX5 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and WX5.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 offers the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more recent Fujifilm X10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography features
Sony WX5 Portrait photography features
49
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography highlights
Sony WX5 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than average (350g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography details
Sony WX5 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (270 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Travel photography camera
60
good battery pack (270 shots)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (350g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
58
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX5 Landscape photography highlights
55
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (270 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
does not have Timelapse mode
37
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X10
Vlogging with Sony WX5
32
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average (350 grams)
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Sony WX5
 Fujifilm X10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-07-11 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
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
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 146g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $600 $250