Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony WX5

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and WX5 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was revealed 19 months later than the WX5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades vs the WX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony WX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR against the WX5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and WX5.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm Z1000EXR should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.