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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX5

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP80
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm XP90 and Sony WX5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was unveiled 5 years after the WX5 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm XP90 scores against the WX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Sony WX5

 Fujifilm XP90 WX5 
RevealedJanuary 2016July 2010More modern by 68 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Fujifilm XP90

 WX5 Fujifilm XP90 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Sony WX5

 Fujifilm XP90 WX5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP90 provides outside 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) and the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP90 and Sony WX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 versus the WX5.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP90 and WX5 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP90 and WX5.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP90 to resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP90 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX5 Portrait photography advice
35
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography details
Sony WX5 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography factors
Sony WX5 Sports photography factors
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography factors
Sony WX5 Travel photography factors
67
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP90
Landscape photography with Sony WX5
45
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (210 per charge)
36
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging advice
Sony WX5 Vlogging advice
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Sony WX5
 Fujifilm XP90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm XP90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-01-15 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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) 146 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $180 $250