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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX50

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP80
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Fujifilm XP90 and Sony WX50, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was introduced 4 years later than the WX50 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades vs the WX50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Sony WX50

 Fujifilm XP90 WX50 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2012Fresher by 49 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Fujifilm XP90

 WX50 Fujifilm XP90 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Sony WX50

 Fujifilm XP90 WX50 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP90 offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XP90 and Sony WX50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 and the WX50.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and WX50 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP90 and WX50.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm XP90 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography information
Sony WX50 Portrait photography information
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP90
Street photography with Sony WX50
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography features
Sony WX50 Sports photography features
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP90
Travel photography with Sony WX50
67
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
not so great battery life (210 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography features
Sony WX50 Landscape photography features
46
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (210 shots)
38
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging details
Sony WX50 Vlogging details
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no mic port
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Sony WX50
 Fujifilm XP90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XP90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-01-15 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203 grams (0.45 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images 240 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $180 $250