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Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony WX500

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(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
Sony WX500
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Sony WX500

 Fujifilm S9200 WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Fujifilm S9200

 WX500 Fujifilm S9200 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2014More recent by 15 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Sony WX500

 Fujifilm S9200 WX500 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX500 Portrait photography factors
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (670 grams)
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (236g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Sports photography features
Sony WX500 Sports photography features
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (500 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (360 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography advice
Sony WX500 Travel photography advice
54
good battery pack (500 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (670 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
71
good battery pack (360 CIPA)
lighter than others (236 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9200
Landscape photography with Sony WX500
44
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good battery pack (500 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
49
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
good battery pack (360 per charge)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Vlogging features
Sony WX500 Vlogging features
26
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others (670g)
35
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (236g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Sony WX500
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
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