Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony WX500

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is very close but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and WX500 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was unveiled 4 years prior to the WX500 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm F770EXR grades vs the WX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F770EXR offers external measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony WX500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR vs the WX500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F770EXR and WX500 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F770EXR and WX500.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F770EXR with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX500 will render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F770EXR will be behind with regard to sensor technology.