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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX5

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2012
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XF1 and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and WX5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was introduced 2 years later than the WX5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades vs the WX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Sony WX5

 Fujifilm XF1 WX5 
IntroducedSeptember 2012July 2010More recent by 27 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Fujifilm XF1

 WX5 Fujifilm XF1 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Sony WX5

 Fujifilm XF1 WX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XF1 offers physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XF1 and Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the WX5.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and WX5 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and WX5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 features the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer Fujifilm XF1 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography information
Sony WX5 Portrait photography information
42
manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography features
Sony WX5 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (255 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography factors
Sony WX5 Sports photography factors
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Travel photography camera
60
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (255 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography features
Sony WX5 Landscape photography features
54
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
lack of Timelapse function
37
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging advice
Sony WX5 Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (255g)
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Sony WX5
 Fujifilm XF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm XF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-09-17 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.8 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 grams (0.56 lb) 146 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 199 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $380 $250