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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX9V

Portability
54
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S205EXR
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
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX9V Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and HX9V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The S200EXR was unveiled 24 months before the HX9V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S200EXR scores versus the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Sony HX9V

 S200EXR HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 HX9V S200EXR 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2009Newer by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony HX9V

 S200EXR HX9V 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S200EXR comes with outer measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX9V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S200EXR vs the HX9V.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200EXR and HX9V is 54 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S200EXR and HX9V.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S200EXR using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony HX9V will result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged S200EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Portrait photography advice
Sony HX9V Portrait photography advice
45
manual focus
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.6")
38
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography highlights
Sony HX9V Street photography highlights
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.6")
more heavy than others (865g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography information
Sony HX9V Sports photography information
34
great zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.6")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Travel photography with Sony HX9V
38
flash built-in
long reach (436mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (865g)
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Landscape photography info
Sony HX9V Landscape photography info
34
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.6")
missing Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Vlogging highlights
Sony HX9V Vlogging highlights
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than others (865 grams)
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony HX9V
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Alternate name FinePix S205EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-436mm (14.1x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 865g (1.91 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 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 model NP-140 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 Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $500 $328