Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony TX1

Below is a extensive review of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and TX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z900EXR was introduced 21 months later than the TX1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR grades versus the TX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z900EXR Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z900EXR features physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Sony TX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR compared to the TX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and TX1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z900EXR with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will offer more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm Z900EXR should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.