Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX50
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XF1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Sony WX50
Fujifilm XF1 | WX50 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 8 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Fujifilm XF1
WX50 | Fujifilm XF1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Sony WX50
Fujifilm XF1 | WX50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Fujifilm XF1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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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 |