Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX500

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and WX500 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was released 3 years earlier than the WX500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades versus the WX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XF1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 enjoys outer measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the WX500.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and WX500 is 90 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and WX500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony WX500 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XF1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.