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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX50

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and WX50 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was announced 8 months after the WX50 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up against the WX50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Sony WX50

 Fujifilm XF1 WX50 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2012Newer by 8 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Fujifilm XF1

 WX50 Fujifilm XF1 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Sony WX50

 Fujifilm XF1 WX50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 has got outside 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 WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 and the WX50.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and WX50 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF1 and WX50.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony WX50 will give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XF1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XF1
Portrait photography with Sony WX50
42
has manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than average (255 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XF1
Sports photography with Sony WX50
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
has no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
60
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (255g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (117 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography info
Sony WX50 Landscape photography info
54
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XF1
Vlogging with Sony WX50
34
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
heavier than average (255 grams)
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Sony WX50
 Fujifilm XF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-17 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 grams (0.56 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 199 not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $380 $250