Fujifilm FinePix XP50

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    Highlights

    • 14.4 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Overview

    Fujifilm FinePix XP50 was announced in 2012 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 14.4 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Fujifilm FinePix XP50 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Successor
    5. Screen
    6. Sensor
    7. Photography Features
    8. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    9. Other Features
    10. Physical Parameters
    11. For Different Types of Photography
    12. Evaluation
    13. Specifications  

    Here is the Fujifilm FinePix XP series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Fujifilm FinePix XP series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm XP130
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    		January
    2018    		 16.4 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm XP120
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    		January
    2017    		 16.4 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm XP70
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    		January
    2014    		 16.4 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 2.70"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm XP60
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    		June
    2013    		 16.4 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm XP200
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    		March
    2013    		 16.4 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm XP150
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    		January
    2012    		 14.4 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
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    2012    		 14.4 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm XP30
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    		August
    2011    		 14.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm XP10
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    		February
    2010    		 12.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 64 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Fujifilm FinePix XP130 vs FinePix XP120 vs FinePix XP70 vs FinePix XP60 vs FinePix XP200 vs FinePix XP150.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix XP50.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.4 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Fujifilm FinePix XP50 to its predecessor FinePix XP30 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Fujifilm FinePix XP50 vs Fujifilm FinePix XP30
    Higher Sensor Resolution 14.4 Megapixel vs 14.2 Megapixel
    Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3072 vs 4320 x 3240
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
    HDMI Output Mini vs
    Longer Battery Life 220 shots vs 200 shots
    Internal Storage 95 MB vs 10 MB
    DOWNGRADES Fujifilm FinePix XP50 vs Fujifilm FinePix XP30
    Live View Autofocus vs
    Built-in GPS vs
    Heavier 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz) vs 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Fujifilm FinePix XP50 vs FinePix XP30.

    Successor

    In 2013 Fujifilm FinePix XP50 was replaced by Fujifilm FinePix XP60. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Fujifilm FinePix XP50 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Fujifilm FinePix XP60 vs Fujifilm FinePix XP50
    Higher Sensor Resolution 16.4 Megapixel vs 14.4 Megapixel
    Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 3,200
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
    DOWNGRADES Fujifilm FinePix XP60 vs Fujifilm FinePix XP50
    Heavier 183 g (0.4 lb / 6.46 oz) vs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Fujifilm FinePix XP50 vs FinePix XP60.

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Fujifilm FinePix XP50 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Fujifilm FinePix XP50 features a 14.4 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 4608 x 3072 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4320 x 3240, 4320 x 2432, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2048 x 1532, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm FinePix XP50.

    Fujifilm XP70
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.4 MP

    Fujifilm XP150
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    1/2.3-inch

    14.4 MP

    Fujifilm XP120
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.4 MP

    Fujifilm XP200
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.4 MP

    Fujifilm XP60
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.4 MP

    Fujifilm XP30
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    1/2.3-inch

    14.2 MP

    Fujifilm XP10
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    1/2.3-inch

    12.2 MP

    Fujifilm XP130
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.4 MP

    Olympus XZ-1
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    1/1.63-inch

    10 MP

    Canon A810
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.0 MP

    Canon R10
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon R5 C
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    Full Frame

    45.0 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Fujifilm FinePix XP50 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Fujifilm FinePix XP50 comes with NP-45A battery pack with battery life of 220 shots.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 95 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Fujifilm FinePix XP50's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


    Flash

    Fujifilm FinePix XP50 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.10 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Fujifilm FinePix XP50 has dimensions of 99 x 68 x 26 mm (3.9 x 2.68 x 1.02"). It weighs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    99 mm (3.9")

    68 mm (2.68")

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    68 mm (2.68")

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    26 mm (1.02")

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    Fujifilm FinePix XP50 dimensions

    Fujifilm FinePix XP50 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Fujifilm FinePix XP50 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    68

    Fujifilm FinePix XP50 gets a score of 68 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    65

    Fujifilm FinePix XP50 gets a score of 65 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    GOOD
    72

    Fujifilm FinePix XP50 gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    62

    Fujifilm FinePix XP50 gets a score of 62 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    EXCELLENT
    86

    Fujifilm FinePix XP50 gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    90

    Fujifilm FinePix XP50 gets a score of 90 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

    Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Evaluation

    We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix XP50 and give score of 56 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    56

    Sensor

    POOR
    51

    We give Fujifilm FinePix XP50 a score of 51 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.4 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    60

    We give Fujifilm FinePix XP50 a score of 60 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Fujifilm FinePix XP50 a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    62

    We give Fujifilm FinePix XP50 a score of 62 for Focusing parameters.

    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    50

    We give Fujifilm FinePix XP50 a score of 50 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Fujifilm FinePix XP50 a score of 55 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    AVERAGE
    69

    We give Fujifilm FinePix XP50 a score of 69 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
    •   Internal Storage


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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