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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony HX9V

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F75EXR
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony HX9V Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony HX9V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and HX9V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The F70EXR was brought out 24 months before the HX9V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the F70EXR scores vs the HX9V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Sony HX9V

 F70EXR HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 HX9V F70EXR 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2009Fresher by 24 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Sony HX9V

 F70EXR HX9V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F70EXR has outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the F70EXR vs the HX9V.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the F70EXR and HX9V is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the F70EXR and HX9V.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F70EXR because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX9V will result in extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older F70EXR will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography features
Sony HX9V Portrait photography features
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
has no RAW format
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Street photography with Sony HX9V
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Sports photography with Sony HX9V
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography advice
Sony HX9V Travel photography advice
61
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
very long reach (270mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX9V Landscape photography highlights
31
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging details
Sony HX9V Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Sony HX9V
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Also Known as FinePix F75EXR -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR BIONZ
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3616 x 2712 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 ID NP-50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $280 $328