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FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix JX355
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
  • Released July 2011
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX9V Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the FujiFilm JX350 and Sony HX9V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was released 6 months before the HX9V which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the JX350 matches up against the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Sony HX9V

 JX350 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the FujiFilm JX350

 HX9V JX350 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Sony HX9V

 JX350 HX9V 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX350 offers outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and 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).

Check out the FujiFilm JX350 and Sony HX9V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the JX350 and the HX9V.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX350 and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the JX350 and HX9V.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX350
Portrait photography with Sony HX9V
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography information
Sony HX9V Street photography information
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lighter than competition (130g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography advice
Sony HX9V Sports photography advice
32
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX9V Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competition (130g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery (180 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX350
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Sony HX9V
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Also Known as FinePix JX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $200 $328