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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix Z808EXR
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX1 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z800EXR (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is fairly close but the Z800EXR (1/2") and TX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Z800EXR was launched 12 months later than the TX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z800EXR scores vs the TX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Sony TX1

 Z800EXR TX1 
IntroducedJuly 2010August 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the FujiFilm Z800EXR

 TX1 Z800EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Sony TX1

 Z800EXR TX1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm Z800EXR features exterior dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z800EXR and the TX1.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z800EXR and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z800EXR and TX1.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z800EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the FujiFilm Z800EXR will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher Z800EXR provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Portrait photography info
Sony TX1 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Z800EXR
Street photography with Sony TX1
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others (158g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Sports photography info
Sony TX1 Sports photography info
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Travel photography details
Sony TX1 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (158 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX1 Landscape photography highlights
32
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
31
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm Z800EXR
Vlogging with Sony TX1
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others (158 grams)
28
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z800EXR and Sony TX1
 FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Otherwise known as FinePix Z808EXR -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-07-21 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 measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 9cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $350