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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced April 2011
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and WX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z900EXR was manufactured 21 months later than the WX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR grades against the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Sony WX1

 Fujifilm Z900EXR WX1 
ReleasedApril 2011August 2009More recent by 21 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 WX1 Fujifilm Z900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Sony WX1

 Fujifilm Z900EXR WX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z900EXR enjoys external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Sony WX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and the WX1.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and WX1.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z900EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will result in greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm Z900EXR provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Portrait photography info
Sony WX1 Portrait photography info
43
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Street photography features
Sony WX1 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (151g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Travel photography camera
65
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (151g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
56
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX1 Landscape photography highlights
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Vlogging with Sony WX1
34
pretty wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
heavier than average (151g)
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z900EXR and Sony WX1
 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-04-05 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Bionz
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 151 gr (0.33 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $380 $149