Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus XZ-1

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus XZ-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was introduced 2 years after the XZ-1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm F900EXR matches up vs the XZ-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR & Olympus XZ-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR has outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-1 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Olympus XZ-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR compared to the XZ-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F900EXR and XZ-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F900EXR and XZ-1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F900EXR with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm F900EXR will provide you with extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F900EXR is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.