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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony WX50

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and WX50 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was revealed at a similar time to the WX50 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores vs the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Sony WX50

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR WX50 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 WX50 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony WX50

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR WX50 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR offers external dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Sony WX50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR compared to the WX50.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and WX50.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR provides the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX50 Portrait photography highlights
35
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2")
no RAW support
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography information
Sony WX50 Street photography information
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2")
no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography factors
Sony WX50 Sports photography factors
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2")
no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography factors
Sony WX50 Travel photography factors
66
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others (117g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX50 Landscape photography highlights
43
quite wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging information
Sony WX50 Vlogging information
35
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no microphone support
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony WX50
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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 range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 157 grams (0.35 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 220 photographs 240 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $250