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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony WX1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
22
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix Z707EXR
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony WX1 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the FujiFilm Z700EXR versus Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z700EXR (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the Z700EXR (1/2") and WX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z700EXR was introduced 6 months after the WX1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Z700EXR matches up versus the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Sony WX1

 Z700EXR WX1 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 WX1 Z700EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Sony WX1

 Z700EXR WX1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010August 2009Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Z700EXR has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm Z700EXR versus Sony WX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z700EXR compared to the WX1.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z700EXR and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z700EXR and WX1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z700EXR having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the FujiFilm Z700EXR will show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Street photography info
Sony WX1 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (158 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Travel photography advice
Sony WX1 Travel photography advice
55
boasts touch to focus
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (158g)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
56
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (149g)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Landscape photography with Sony WX1
33
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Vlogging factors
Sony WX1 Vlogging factors
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (158g)
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (149g)
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Sony WX1
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Also referred to as FinePix Z707EXR -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $250 $149