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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm F800EXR
Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2").

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was unveiled 14 months later than the Fujifilm Z1000EXR which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm F900EXR grades vs the Fujifilm Z1000EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 Fujifilm F900EXR Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 14 months
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR Fujifilm F900EXR 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 Fujifilm F900EXR Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z1000EXR has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F900EXR and Fujifilm Z1000EXR is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files although you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm F900EXR will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography details
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography details
44
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2")
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography highlights
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography highlights
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (232 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2")
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Sports photography camera
55
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
small sensor (1/2")
low battery life (260 CIPA)
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others in class (232 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
47
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
delivers RAW files
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
low battery life (260 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (232g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
35
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Fujifilm Z1000EXR
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRFujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-30 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 232g (0.51 pounds) 157g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 life 260 pictures 220 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $380 $0