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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony WX9

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony WX9 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix Z808EXR
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony WX9 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Sony WX9, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z800EXR (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the Z800EXR (1/2") and WX9 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Z800EXR was unveiled 5 months prior to the WX9 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the Z800EXR scores against the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Sony WX9

 Z800EXR WX9 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the FujiFilm Z800EXR

 WX9 Z800EXR 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Sony WX9

 Z800EXR WX9 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2011Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Z800EXR offers external measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Z800EXR against the WX9.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z800EXR and WX9 is 95 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z800EXR and WX9.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z800EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX9 will provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Portrait photography advice
Sony WX9 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Street photography info
Sony WX9 Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (158g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Sports photography features
Sony WX9 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (158 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm Z800EXR
Landscape photography with Sony WX9
32
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm Z800EXR
Vlogging with Sony WX9
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touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (158g)
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z800EXR and Sony WX9
 FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Also referred to as FinePix Z808EXR -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-07-21 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158g (0.35 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $188