Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony WX5

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Sony WX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and WX5 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was brought out 2 years later than the WX5 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores versus the WX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F800EXR provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Sony WX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR against the WX5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and WX5 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F800EXR and WX5.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm F800EXR will give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F800EXR will have an edge in sensor technology.