Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony WX500

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and WX500 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was released 3 years before the WX500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm F900EXR matches up against the WX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F900EXR features external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Sony WX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus the WX500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F900EXR and WX500 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F900EXR and WX500.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony WX500 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F900EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.