Fujifilm XP60 vs Fujifilm XP50 Comparison

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Fujifilm XP60

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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14 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm XP60 vs Fujifilm XP50 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XP60 with the camera that it replaced, the Fujifilm XP50, list out what is new, its advantages over its predecessor and finally try to conclude if the XP60 is a worthy upgrade to the XP50. Fujifilm XP60 was introduced to the market in June 2013 and Fujifilm XP50 was launched in January 2012 so it will be interesting to see how much difference this 18 months between the two cameras make.

XP60 and XP50 are members of Fujifilm's XP series of cameras. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Fujifilm XP Series History

Model	Release Date	Sensor	Dimensions	Weight
Fujifilm XP90	2016	16.0MP - 1/2.3"	110 x 71 x 28mm	203g
Fujifilm XP80	2015	16.0MP - 1/2.3'	104 x 67 x 26mm	179g
Fujifilm XP70	2014	16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	104 x 67 x 26mm	179g
Fujifilm XP60	2013	16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	104 x 67 x 26 mmmm	183g
Fujifilm XP50	2012	14.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	99 x 68 x 26mm	175g

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Fujifilm XP60 and Fujifilm XP50 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm XP60 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2013-06-21

16MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 6400

28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

2.70" Fixed Type Screen

10.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

183g. 104 x 67 x 26 mm mm

Weather-sealed Body

Replaced Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Compare

Fujifilm XP50 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2012-01-05

14MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200

28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

2.70" Fixed Type Screen

3.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

175g. 99 x 68 x 26 mm

Weather-sealed Body

Replaced Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Compare

Fujifilm XP60 was replaced by Fujifilm FinePix XP70. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 vs Fujifilm FinePix XP60
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 vs Fujifilm FinePix XP50

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Fujifilm XP60 and Fujifilm XP50 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix XP60 over Fujifilm FinePix XP50

Sensor Resolution	16 MP vs 14 MP	14% more pixels
Max ISO	6.400 vs 3.200	100% higher Max ISO
Continuous Shooting	10.0fps vs 3.0fps	7 fps faster

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Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix XP50 over Fujifilm FinePix XP60

Internal Storage	95 MB vs None	Extra built-in storage
Weight	175 g vs 183 g	8 g lighter

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Common Strengths of Fujifilm FinePix XP60 and Fujifilm FinePix XP50

Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs Yes	shoot at tough conditions

Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm FinePix XP60 and Fujifilm FinePix XP50

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality
LCD Screen Size	2.70" vs 2.70"	Small display
LCD Screen Resolution	230k dots vs 230k dots	Low resolution screens
Manual Focusing	No vs No	No manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure	No vs No	No manual exposure control
Max Aperture - Wide	3.90 vs 3.90	Slow lenses at wide

Fujifilm XP60 vs Fujifilm XP50: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Fujifilm XP60 and Fujifilm XP50 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm XP60 has external dimensions of and weighs 183 g (including batteries). Fujifilm XP50 has external dimensions of 99 x 68 x 26 mm (3.9 x 2.68 x 1.02″) and weighs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 and the Fujifilm XP50.

Comparison image of the Fujifilm XP60 and the Fujifilm XP50 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 and Fujifilm XP50.

Comparison image of the Fujifilm XP60 and the Fujifilm XP50 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm XP60 and Fujifilm XP50.

Top View Comparison image of the Fujifilm XP60 and the the Fujifilm XP50 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm XP50 is 8g lighter than the Fujifilm XP60 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

XP60

XP50

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Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

XP60

XP50

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm XP60 and Fujifilm XP50's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 2.70 inches.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Fujifilm XP50: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Fujifilm XP50 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the XP60 and XP50 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm XP60 and Fujifilm XP50 Cameras

Fujifilm XP60 and Fujifilm XP50 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Fujifilm XP50 Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 and Fujifilm XP50 features 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 5× zoom lenses so they have the same focal range and light collecting ability.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm and have the same max aperture of f3.90 at this focal length. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 140mm and have the same max aperture of f4.90 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

XP60

XP50

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

XP60

XP50

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

XP60

XP50

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

XP60

XP50

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Fujifilm XP60 and Fujifilm XP50 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm XP60 and Fujifilm XP50 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm XP60 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP50 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Fujifilm XP60 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XP50 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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Fujifilm XP60 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP50 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Unknown Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
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Fujifilm XP60 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm XP50 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
183g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
175g
Environmental Sealings
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Fujifilm XP60 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP50 for Landscape Photography

POOR

28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Environmental Sealings
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Read the details

Fujifilm XP60 vs Fujifilm XP50: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm XP60 and Fujifilm XP50, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm XP60 and Fujifilm XP50 scores compare:

Fujifilm XP60

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #146 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #707 out of 1260 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XP50

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #158 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #731 out of 1260 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XP50 vs Fujifilm XP60 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Fujifilm FinePix XP60	Fujifilm FinePix XP50
Brand	Fujifilm	Fujifilm
Announced	2013-06-21	2012-01-05
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	CMOS	CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	16 megapixels	14 megapixels
Max Resolution	4608 x 3440	4608 x 3072
Max Native Light sensitivity	6,400 ISO	3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-140 mm (5×)	28-140 mm (5×)
Max Aperture	F3.9-4.9	F3.9-4.9
Macro Focus Range	n/a	9cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	2.70"	2.70"
Resolution	230k dots	230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	n/a	3.10 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	10.0 fps	3.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	H.264	H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	183g	175g
Dimensions	104 x 67 x 26 mmmm	99 x 68 x 26mm
Battery Life	n/a	220 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction