Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Review

Main Features

14MP - 1/2.3" CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200

28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

2.7″ Fixed Type Screen

3 fps continuous shooting

1920 x 1080 video resolution

175g. 99 x 68 x 26 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Replaced Fujifilm XP30

Replaced by Fujifilm XP60

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Fujifilm XP50 Overview

First introduced in January 2012 , Fujifilm FinePix XP50 is a 14.0MP Waterproof camera with a 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor. Fujifilm replaced the older Fujifilm XP30 with this model and later XP50 was replaced with Fujifilm XP60. Follow the links to compare these cameras in detail:
Compare Fujifilm FinePix XP50 vs Fujifilm XP30
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Compare Fujifilm FinePix XP50 vs XP30 vs XP60

Fujifilm XP50 is a member of Fujifilm's XP series of cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version.

Fujifilm XP Series History

Model	Release Date	Sensor	Max FPS	Dimensions	Weight
Fujifilm XP90	2016	16.0MP - 1/2.3"	10.0 fps	110 x 71 x 28mm	203g
Fujifilm XP80	2015	16.0MP - 1/2.3"	10.0 fps	104 x 67 x 26mm	179g
Fujifilm XP70	2014	16.0MP - 1/2.3"	10.0 fps	104 x 67 x 26mm	179g
Fujifilm XP60	2013	16.0MP - 1/2.3"	10.0 fps	104 x 67 x 26 mmmm	183g
Fujifilm XP50	2012	14.0MP - 1/2.3"	3.0 fps	99 x 68 x 26mm	175g

Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series:
Fujifilm XP90 vs XP80 vs XP70 vs XP60 vs XP50

Fujifilm XP50 has an Overall Score of 47/100 and ranked #148 out of 621 in Compact cameras (Top 10 Compact), and ranked #604 out of 1145 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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Fujifilm XP50 Compared to other Compact Cameras

Now let's get in to more details of Fujifilm XP50's specs and feature, and list out its pros and cons compared to average cameras in its class.

PROs

Water Proof

Shock Proof

Freeze Proof

Image Stabilization

1920 x 1080 Max Video Resolution

175g Light Body

Environmental Sealing

Panorama Shooting

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CONs

No Wireless Connection

No Articulating Screen

No External Flash Shoe

No Touch Screen

No Built-in Viewfinder

No RAW Shooting

No Face Detection Focusing

Low Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP

Max Sensitivity only ISO 3.200

Only Unknown Focus Points

Small LCD Screen ( 2.7″)

Low Screen Resolution ( 230kdots )

Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps

Low Battery Life: 220 shots

No Manual Focusing

No Manual Exposure

Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90

Slow Lens at Tele: f4.90

Fujifilm XP50 Sensor and Photography Features

Fujifilm XP50 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4608 x 3072 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. XP50 has a native ISO range of 100 - 3200 but unfortunately, Fujifilm XP50 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider Nikon Coolpix P7000 or Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 (Lumix DMC-TZ70) in the same price range.

Fujifilm XP50 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Fujifilm XP50 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

Let's look at how the size of the Fujifilm XP50's 1/2.3" sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

Fujifilm XP50 Physical Specs

Fujifilm XP50 weighs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz) and has external dimensions of 99 x 68 x 26 mm (3.9 x 2.68 x 1.02″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 187g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 26mm, it also has an average thickness.

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Here is the front and top view image of Fujifilm XP50 with the dimensions:

In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Fujifilm XP50, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.

Now lets compare the weight and thickness of Fujifilm XP50 with its main competitors:

Fujifilm XP50 Size Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Sensor	Weight	vs XP50	Thickness	vs XP50
Fujifilm XP70	16.0MP - 1/2.3"	179g	4g heavier	26mm	equal thickness
Fujifilm XP60	16.0MP - 1/2.3"	183g	8g heavier	26mm	equal thickness
Fujifilm XP90	16.0MP - 1/2.3"	203g	28g heavier	28mm	2mm thicker
Fujifilm XP30	14.0MP - 1/2.3"	165g	10g lighter	24mm	2mm thinner
Fujifilm XP80	16.0MP - 1/2.3"	179g	4g heavier	26mm	equal thickness
Nikon P7800	12.0MP - 1/1.7"	399g	224g heavier	50mm	24mm thicker
Ricoh WG-4 GPS	16.0MP - 1/2.3"	235g	60g heavier	33mm	7mm thicker
Canon G16	12.0MP - 1/1.7"	356g	181g heavier	40mm	14mm thicker

Fujifilm XP50 has environmental sealings (waterproof, shockproof, dustproof, freezeproof)

Fujifilm XP50 Lens

Fujifilm XP50 features a 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 5× zoom lens. Lens has a good wide angle capability starting at 28mm and 140mm reach on tele gives a lot of flexibility and satisfy most of your needs.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

XP50

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

XP50

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

With a max aperture of f3.90 at 28mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end and neither at tele end with its f4.90.

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

XP50

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

XP50

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

XP50 is also equipped with Sensor-shift image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds.

Fujifilm XP50 Other Features

LCD and Viewfinder

Fujifilm XP50 has a Fixed Type 2.7″ LCD screen with a resolution of 230k dots. At only 2.7″, the screen is on the smaller side and 230kdot resolution is lower than most of the recent models in this class.

XP50 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Nikon Coolpix P7000 (Compare) or Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 (Lumix DMC-TZ70) (Compare).
If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.

Max Shutter speed
Fujifilm XP50 can shoot continuously at max speed of 3 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/2000 sec.

Flash
Unfortunately XP50 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

Focusing
Fujifilm XP50 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

Video Features
With Fujifilm XP50, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps and save in H.264 and Motion JPEG formats. Full HD resolution of Fujifilm XP50 will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

XP50 has a built-in Mono microphone and a Mono speaker.
Fujifilm XP50 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Nikon Coolpix P7000 or Olympus Stylus SH-1 in a similar price range.

Connectivity and Storage

You can connect XP50 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

Battery Fujifilm XP50 is powered by battery which provides a shooting life of 220 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Compact type cameras is 254 shots, its battery life is about average in its class but it would still be wise to invest in some spare batteries for long photo trips.

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Olympus TG-4 with its 380shots is the model with longest battery life among Waterproof cameras. Check the comparison of Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus TG-4 or take a look at Longest Battery Life Compact cameras list.

Fujifilm XP50 Features Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Max Video	Battery Life	Wi-fi	Bluetooth	NFC
Fujifilm XP70 >>Compare to XP50	1920 x 1080	210shots	Yes	No	No
Fujifilm XP60 >>Compare to XP50	1920 x 1080	shots	No	No	No
Fujifilm XP90 >>Compare to XP50	1920 x 1080	210shots	Yes	No	No
Fujifilm XP30 >>Compare to XP50	1280 x 720	200shots	No	No	No
Fujifilm XP80 >>Compare to XP50	1920 x 1080	210shots	Yes	No	No
Nikon P7800 >>Compare to XP50	1920 x 1080	350shots	No	No	No
Ricoh WG-4 GPS >>Compare to XP50	1920 x 1080	240shots	No	No	No
Canon G16 >>Compare to XP50	1920 x 1080	360shots	Yes	No	No

Lowest Price
Current Lowest price for Fujifilm XP50 is $239.00

What type of Photography is Fujifilm XP50 Good for?

In this section, we review and score Fujifilm XP50 in 5 different photography areas. This first spider web graph shows how the XP50 compares with the average Compact camera.
Hover your mouse over the points to see the score details for each photography type.

Fujifilm XP50 for Portrait Photography

Fujifilm XP50 has a score of 26 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theXP50.

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

Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm XP50 for Portrait Photography

Fujifilm XP50 for Street Photography

Fujifilm XP50 has a score of 55 for Street Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Street is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Street Photography list.

Live-view
Image Stabilization
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small Body
No Built-in Viewfinder

No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
No RAW shooting capability
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm XP50 for Street Photography

Fujifilm XP50 for Sports Photography

Fujifilm XP50 has a score of 22 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theXP50.

Environmental Sealings
Image Stabilization
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 220 shots

Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Manual Focus Mode
No Built-in Viewfinder
No External Flash Shoe
No RAW shooting capability

Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm XP50 for Sports Photography

Fujifilm XP50 for Daily Photography

Fujifilm XP50 has a score of 66 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.

Compact Body
175g
Environmental Sealings

5X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability

Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm XP50 for Daily Photography

Fujifilm XP50 for Landscape Photography

Fujifilm XP50 has a score of 29 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theXP50.

28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
No Manual Exposure Mode

No Manual Focus Mode
No RAW shooting capability
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm XP50 for Landscape Photography

Fujifilm XP50 Alternatives

In this section, we analyse how Fujifilm XP50 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range. In the Bubble chart below, you can see Overall Score vs Price comparison of XP50 and the top 10 contenders in the same range. Hover your mouse on the bubbles to see the details of the cameras.

Read a more detailed analysis of Fujifilm XP50 alternatives.

Popular Comparisons of Fujifilm XP50

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Fujifilm XP50 amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Fujifilm XP80

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Ricoh WG-4 GPS

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Canon G16

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Fujifilm XP50 Alternatives in Mirrorless Cameras

It would also be interesting to compare Fujifilm XP50 with Mirrorless Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked Mirrorless cameras in Fujifilm XP50's price range.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fujifilm XP50

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Does the Fujifilm XP50 have Weather Sealing?
Does the Fujifilm XP50 have built-in GPS?
What is the Max ISO of Fujifilm XP50?
What is the Sensor Size of Fujifilm XP50?
is the Fujifilm XP50 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
Does the Fujifilm XP50 have Touch Screen?
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Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Detailed Specifications

General
Brand	Fujifilm
Model	Fujifilm FinePix XP50
Announced	2012-01-05
Body Type	Compact
Price	$239.00
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-140 mm (5×)
Max Aperture	F3.9-4.9
Macro Focus Range	9cm
Screen
Screen Type	Fixed Type
Screen Technology	TFT color LCD monitor
Screen Size	2.7″
Screen Resolution	230k dots
Live View
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification	n/a
Photography Features
Min Shutter Speed	4s
Max Shutter Speed	1/2000s
Continuous Shooting	3.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation	n/a
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	3.10 m
Flash Modes	Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested
DxO Color Depth	not tested
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested
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Sensor
Sensor Type	CMOS
Sensor Size	1/2.3"
Sensor Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Sensor Area	28.07mm²
Sensor Resolution	14 megapixels
Max Image Resolution	4608 x 3072
Max Native ISO	3,200
Min Native ISO	100
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	Unknown
Number of Cross Focus Points	0
Video Features
Video Resolutions	1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None
HDMI
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Weight	175g
Physical Dimensions	99 x 68 x 26mm
Battery Life	220 shots
Battery Type	Battery Pack
Battery Model	NP-45A
Other Features
Self Timer	Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None
Storage Type	SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage Slots	1