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Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony WX9

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP130
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm XP120 versus Sony WX9, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was revealed 6 years after the WX9 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XP120 matches up against the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Sony WX9

 Fujifilm XP120 WX9 
LaunchedJanuary 2017January 2011Newer by 74 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Fujifilm XP120

 WX9 Fujifilm XP120 
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Sony WX9

 Fujifilm XP120 WX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP120 has external measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP120 versus Sony WX9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 compared to the WX9.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP120 and WX9 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP120 and WX9.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm XP120 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Portrait photography info
Sony WX9 Portrait photography info
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Street photography factors
Sony WX9 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX9 Sports photography highlights
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX9 Landscape photography advice
50
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX9 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Sony WX9
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2017-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203 gr (0.45 lbs) -
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $229 $188