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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX9

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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 WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX9 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and WX9 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z900EXR was manufactured 3 months later than the WX9 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR scores versus the WX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Sony WX9

 Fujifilm Z900EXR WX9 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 WX9 Fujifilm Z900EXR 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Sony WX9

 Fujifilm Z900EXR WX9 
IntroducedApril 2011January 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z900EXR comes with external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR compared to the WX9.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and WX9 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and WX9.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z900EXR has got the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Street photography details
Sony WX9 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus via touch
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Sports photography info
Sony WX9 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Travel photography with Sony WX9
65
has focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (151g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Landscape photography information
Sony WX9 Landscape photography information
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Vlogging information
Sony WX9 Vlogging information
34
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (151g)
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z900EXR and Sony WX9
 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-04-05 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR BIONZ
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 area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) -
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $380 $188