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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX9V

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Revealed July 2011
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX9V Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and HX9V (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was brought out 6 months prior to the HX9V so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up against the HX9V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm F500 EXR HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 HX9V Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm F500 EXR HX9V 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Sony HX9V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the HX9V.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and HX9V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and HX9V.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field easier.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography info
Sony HX9V Portrait photography info
31
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography information
Sony HX9V Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Sports photography with Sony HX9V
48
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow fps (3.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography advice
Sony HX9V Landscape photography advice
44
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony HX9V
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $430 $328