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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony WX9

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix Z71
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the FujiFilm Z70 versus Sony WX9, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Z70 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z70 was unveiled 11 months prior to the WX9 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the Z70 matches up vs the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Sony WX9

 Z70 WX9 

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the FujiFilm Z70

 WX9 Z70 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Sony WX9

 Z70 WX9 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Z70 offers external measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z70 and the WX9.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z70 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z70 and WX9.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX9 to result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Z70 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Z70
Street photography with Sony WX9
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography info
Sony WX9 Sports photography info
25
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Travel photography details
Sony WX9 Travel photography details
52
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
67
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm Z70
Landscape photography with Sony WX9
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX9 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Sony WX9
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Other name FinePix Z71 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-02 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 124g (0.27 lb) -
Physical dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-45A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $188