FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony WX9
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix Z70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm Z70 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Sony WX9
Z70 | WX9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the FujiFilm Z70
WX9 | Z70 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | February 2010 | Fresher by 11 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Sony WX9
Z70 | WX9 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check the FujiFilm Z70 versus Sony WX9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z70 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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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 |