Fujifilm X30 vs Sony WX150

Below is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm X30 vs Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and WX150 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X30 was introduced 2 years later than the WX150 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X30 scores versus the WX150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 offers outer dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the WX150.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and WX150 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and WX150.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX150 will deliver extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X30 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.