Sony WX9 vs Fujifilm XP130 Comparison

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Sony WX9

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm XP130

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Sony WX9 vs Fujifilm XP130 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Sony WX9, which was introduced in January 2011 is a Ultracompact camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Fujifilm XP130, which was introduced in January 2018 is a Waterproof camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, WX9 is 7 years older than XP130. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Sony WX9 and Fujifilm XP130 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sony WX9 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2011-01-06

16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200

25-125 mm F2.6-6.3 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

10 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

g. 95 x 56 x 20 mm

Fujifilm XP130 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2018-01-24

16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)

28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

10.0 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

207g. 110 x 71 x 28 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Replaced Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Sony WX9 and Fujifilm XP130 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 over Fujifilm FinePix XP130

Weight	g vs 207 g	207 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide	25mm vs 28mm	3 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	2.60 vs 3.90	faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage	5.3m vs 4.4m	0.9m longer range

Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix XP130 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs Eye-Fi Connected	Better connectivity
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Max Mech. Shutter	1/2000s vs 1/1600s	faster mechanical shutter
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele	140mm vs 125mm	15 mm longer tele reach
Max Aperture - Tele	4.90 vs 6.30	faster lens at tele
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs No	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Strengths of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 and Fujifilm FinePix XP130

Image Stabilization	Optical vs Sensor-shift	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
LCD Screen Resolution	921k dots vs 920k dots	High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting	10.0fps vs 10.0fps	Fast shooting speeds

Common Weaknesses of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 and Fujifilm FinePix XP130

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality
Manual Exposure	No vs No	No manual exposure control

Sony WX9 vs Fujifilm XP130: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Sony WX9 and Fujifilm XP130 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony WX9 has external dimensions of 95 x 56 x 20 mm (3.74 x 2.2 x 0.79″) and weighs (including batteries). Fujifilm XP130 has external dimensions of 110 x 71 x 28 mm (4.33 x 2.8 x 1.1″) and weighs 207 g (0.46 lb / 7.30 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sony WX9 and Fujifilm XP130. Sony WX9 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 15mm narrower, 15mm shorter and 8mm thinner than Fujifilm XP130.

Comparison image of Sony WX9 and Fujifilm XP130 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Sony WX9 and Fujifilm XP130.

Comparison image of Sony WX9 and Fujifilm XP130 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony WX9 and Fujifilm XP130.

Top View Comparison image of Sony WX9 and Fujifilm XP130 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony WX9 is 207g lighter than the Fujifilm XP130 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

WX9

XP130

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

WX9

XP130

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Sony WX9 and Fujifilm XP130's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Sony WX9 vs Fujifilm XP130: Sensor Comparison

Both Sony WX9 and Fujifilm XP130 have 1/2.3-inch sized 16.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the WX9 and XP130 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sony WX9 and Fujifilm XP130 Cameras

Sony WX9 and Fujifilm XP130 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Sony WX9 vs Fujifilm XP130 Lens Specs Comparison

Sony WX9 features a 25-125 mm F2.6-6.3 5× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm XP130 features a 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 5x zoom lens.

Sony WX9 has 3mm wider coverage than the Fujifilm XP130. At f2.60, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Fujifilm XP130 has 15mm longer reach than the Sony WX9. At f4.90, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

WX9

XP130

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

WX9

XP130

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

WX9

XP130

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

WX9

XP130

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Sony WX9 and Fujifilm XP130 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Sony WX9 and Fujifilm XP130 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Sony WX9 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP130 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Sony WX9 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XP130 for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.60
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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Sony WX9 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP130 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
125 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1600s
9 Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.30
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
Read the details

Sony WX9 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XP130 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Compact Body
Body Thickness 20mm
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
207g
Environmental Sealings
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Sony WX9 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP130 for Landscape Photography

POOR

25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Sony WX9 vs Fujifilm XP130: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Sony WX9 and Fujifilm XP130, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Sony WX9 and Fujifilm XP130 scores compare:

Sony WX9

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #76 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #1009 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XP130

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #1 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #440 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XP130 has a higher Overall Score than the Sony WX9 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony WX9 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9	Fujifilm FinePix XP130
Brand	Sony	Fujifilm
Announced	2011-01-06	2018-01-24
Body Type	Ultracompact	Ultracompact
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	16 megapixels	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	4608 x 3456	4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity	3,200 ISO	3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	6400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	9	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	25-125 mm (5×)	28-140 mm (5x)
Max Aperture	F2.6-6.3	F3.9-4.9
Macro Focus Range	5cm	9cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	921k dots	920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/1600s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Optical	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	5.30 m	4.40 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	10.0 fps	10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, AVCHD	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Eye-Fi Connected	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	n/a	207g
Dimensions	95 x 56 x 20mm	110 x 71 x 28mm
Battery Life	n/a	240 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction