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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony WX1

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 X-Pro1 vs Sony WX1 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony WX1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was manufactured 2 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 matches up versus the WX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Sony WX1

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 WX1 
ReleasedJune 2012August 2009More recent by 36 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 WX1 Fujifilm X-Pro1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony WX1

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 WX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 offers physical measurements of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus the WX1.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and WX1 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and WX1.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 will provide more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-Pro1 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Portrait photography with Sony WX1
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Street photography highlights
Sony WX1 Street photography highlights
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
heavier than average (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
45
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Travel photography features
Sony WX1 Travel photography features
53
MP count good (16 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
56
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (149g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX1 Landscape photography advice
65
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX1 Vlogging highlights
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing mic jack
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average (149g)
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony WX1
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-06-28 2009-08-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Pro Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 450 grams (0.99 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") 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 300 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $1,169 $149