Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX500
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2016
- Previous Model is Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed April 2015
- Succeeded the Sony WX350
Photography Glossary Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX500 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm XP90 and Sony WX500, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm XP90 was released 10 months after the WX500 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm XP90 matches up against the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XP90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP90 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Sony WX500
| Fujifilm XP90 | WX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2016 |  | April 2015 | Newer by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Fujifilm XP90
| WX500 | Fujifilm XP90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Sony WX500
| Fujifilm XP90 | WX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP90 comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm XP90 and Sony WX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 compared to the WX500.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP90 and WX500 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP90 and WX500.
Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX500 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP90 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
| Fujifilm XP90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm XP90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2016-01-15 | 2015-04-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz X |
| 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 | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
| Macro focus range | 9cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
| 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 gr (0.45 pounds) | 236 gr (0.52 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
| 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 shots | 360 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-45S | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $180 | $348 |