FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony WX150

Here is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm Z800EXR versus Sony WX150, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z800EXR (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the Z800EXR (1/2") and WX150 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z800EXR was brought out 19 months before the WX150 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm Z800EXR being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Z800EXR grades vs the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm Z800EXR Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm Z800EXR has outside dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm Z800EXR versus Sony WX150 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z800EXR compared to the WX150.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z800EXR and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z800EXR and WX150.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z800EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX150 will show greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Z800EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.