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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AX355
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Launched July 2011
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the FujiFilm AX350 versus Sony HX9V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was introduced 6 months before the HX9V and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the AX350 grades versus the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Sony HX9V

 AX350 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the FujiFilm AX350

 HX9V AX350 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony HX9V

 AX350 HX9V 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AX350 offers outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the AX350 compared to the HX9V.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and HX9V is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and HX9V.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you really should take the age of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AX350
Street photography with Sony HX9V
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography factors
Sony HX9V Sports photography factors
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Travel photography camera
56
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (180 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (245 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
29
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Sony HX9V
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Also called FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 180 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $0 $328