Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX9V

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and HX9V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was launched at a similar time to the HX9V and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores versus the HX9V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Sony HX9V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs the HX9V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and HX9V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and HX9V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF simpler.