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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony WX500

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Superseded the Sony WX350
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony WX500 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony WX500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and WX500 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was manufactured 4 years prior to the WX500 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores against the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Sony WX500

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR WX500 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 WX500 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2012More modern by 39 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony WX500

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR WX500 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 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).

Check out the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony WX500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and the WX500.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and WX500.

All in all, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX500 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z1000EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography info
Sony WX500 Portrait photography info
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
39
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography information
Sony WX500 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (236g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography highlights
Sony WX500 Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (360 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography advice
Sony WX500 Travel photography advice
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
great battery (360 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (236 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX500 Landscape photography highlights
43
pretty wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
great battery (360 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging factors
Sony WX500 Vlogging factors
35
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (236 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony WX500
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
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 surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157 gr (0.35 lb) 236 gr (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 pictures 360 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $348