Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony WX500
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced April 2015
- Succeeded the Sony WX350

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony WX500 Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S9200 was launched 15 months prior to the WX500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S9200 scores vs the WX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S9200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S9200 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Sony WX500
Fujifilm S9200 | WX500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Fujifilm S9200
WX500 | Fujifilm S9200 | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | More recent by 15 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Sony WX500
Fujifilm S9200 | WX500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9200 features physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony WX500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 against the WX500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9200 and WX500 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9200 and WX500.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX500 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S9200 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S9200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 201 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 670 gr (1.48 pounds) | 236 gr (0.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photographs | 360 photographs |
Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $300 | $348 |