Fujifilm X30 vs Sony WX5

Below is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X30 and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and WX5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X30 was announced 4 years later than the WX5 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X30 grades against the WX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X30 enjoys outside measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X30 and Sony WX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the WX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and WX5 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and WX5.

As you can see, both cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler. The fresher Fujifilm X30 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.