Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony WX500
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony WX350

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.

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.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony WX500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Sony WX500
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | WX500 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR
WX500 | Fujifilm Z1000EXR | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 39 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony WX500
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | WX500 | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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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 |