FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony HX9V

Let's look more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony HX9V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was released 17 months earlier than the HX9V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the JZ300 matches up against the HX9V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and 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") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony HX9V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the JZ300 compared to the HX9V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and HX9V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX9V to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be behind in sensor technology.