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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX300

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
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Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP80
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • New Model is Sony WX350
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX300, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was manufactured 2 years after the WX300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades vs the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Sony WX300

 Fujifilm XP90 WX300 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2013Newer by 36 months
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Fujifilm XP90

 WX300 Fujifilm XP90 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Sony WX300

 Fujifilm XP90 WX300 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP90 provides external measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 vs the WX300.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP90 and WX300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP90 and WX300.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX300 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP90 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX300 Portrait photography advice
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
decent MP (18MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography info
Sony WX300 Sports photography info
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX300 Travel photography highlights
67
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
bad battery pack (210 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition (166 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
46
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging info
Sony WX300 Vlogging info
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (166g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Sony WX300
 Fujifilm XP90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm XP90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-01-15 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 grams (0.45 lbs) 166 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $330