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Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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
  • Released July 2011
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Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm A150 and Sony HX9V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the HX9V and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm A150 grades against the HX9V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm A150 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Fujifilm A150

 HX9V Fujifilm A150 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009Fresher by 29 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm A150 HX9V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm A150 offers exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm A150 and the HX9V.

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A150 and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A150 and HX9V.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX9V to deliver greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A150 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography info
Sony HX9V Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Street photography highlights
Sony HX9V Street photography highlights
54
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A150
Sports photography with Sony HX9V
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Travel photography info
Sony HX9V Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition in class (130g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (245g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A150
Landscape photography with Sony HX9V
27
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (130g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Sony HX9V
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix A150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-04 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 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 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 model - 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 card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $130 $328