Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony a5000

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm XP90 versus Sony a5000, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm XP90 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XP90 was revealed 2 years later than the a5000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP90 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades versus the a5000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XP90 and Sony Alpha a5000. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP90 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP90 has external measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XP90 versus Sony a5000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 against the a5000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and a5000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP90 and a5000.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XP90 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony a5000 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP90 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.