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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony WX9

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F75EXR
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony WX9 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Sony WX9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and WX9 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The F70EXR was revealed 17 months before the WX9 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm F70EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the F70EXR grades versus the WX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Sony WX9

 F70EXR WX9 

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 WX9 F70EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 17 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Sony WX9

 F70EXR WX9 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F70EXR provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the F70EXR vs the WX9.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the F70EXR and WX9 is 93 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the F70EXR and WX9.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The F70EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX9 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography factors
Sony WX9 Portrait photography factors
20
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW files
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography highlights
Sony WX9 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography features
Sony WX9 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography advice
Sony WX9 Travel photography advice
61
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
great reach (270mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX9 Landscape photography highlights
31
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging highlights
Sony WX9 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Sony WX9
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Also referred to as FinePix F75EXR -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3616 x 2712 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 205g (0.45 pounds) -
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 model NP-50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $280 $188