Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX9V
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Sony HX9V
Fujifilm F500 EXR | HX9V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
HX9V | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony HX9V
Fujifilm F500 EXR | HX9V | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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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 |