Fujifilm XP80 vs Sony WX150

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm XP80 and Sony WX150, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was announced 2 years after the WX150 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XP80 matches up against the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XP80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP80 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP80 features outer dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 compared to the WX150.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP80 and WX150 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP80 and WX150.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX150 to give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP80 provides an edge in sensor innovation.