Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony WX9

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and WX9 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was revealed 4 years later than the WX9 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XQ2 matches up vs the WX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XQ2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ2 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony WX9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 compared to the WX9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ2 and WX9 is 92 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ2 and WX9.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX9 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XQ2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.