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Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony WX9

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 207g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2018
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP120
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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm XP130 versus Sony WX9, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP130 was launched 7 years later than the WX9 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XP130 matches up vs the WX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP130 over the Sony WX9

 Fujifilm XP130 WX9 
RevealedJanuary 2018January 2011Fresher by 86 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Fujifilm XP130

 WX9 Fujifilm XP130 
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP130 and Sony WX9

 Fujifilm XP130 WX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP130 features outer measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has sizing 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 XP130 versus Sony WX9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 and the WX9.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP130 and WX9 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP130 and WX9.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images though you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm XP130 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Street photography factors
Sony WX9 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Sports photography factors
Sony WX9 Sports photography factors
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Travel photography advice
Sony WX9 Travel photography advice
69
environment proof
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
low battery (240 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (240 CIPA)
43
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Vlogging factors
Sony WX9 Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP130 and Sony WX9
 Fujifilm FinePix XP130Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP130 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2018-01-24 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB YesUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207g (0.46 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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $171 $188