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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX5

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was launched 11 months earlier than the WX5 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up against the WX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Sony WX5

 Fujifilm Z35 WX5 

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Fujifilm Z35

 WX5 Fujifilm Z35 
IntroducedJuly 2010July 2009Newer by 11 months
Screen sizing2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Sony WX5

 Fujifilm Z35 WX5 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z35 provides physical measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 compared to the WX5.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z35 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z35 and WX5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX5 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography information
Sony WX5 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography highlights
Sony WX5 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than others in class (125g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z35
Sports photography with Sony WX5
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography features
Sony WX5 Travel photography features
56
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX5 Landscape photography advice
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging information
Sony WX5 Vlogging information
25
lighter than others in class (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Sony WX5
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.8"
Screen resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, 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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 146g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-45A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $130 $250