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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX400V

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony HX300
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX400V Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and HX400V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F900EXR was brought out 12 months prior to the HX400V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm F900EXR matches up versus the HX400V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Sony HX400V

 Fujifilm F900EXR HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 HX400V Fujifilm F900EXR 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Sony HX400V

 Fujifilm F900EXR HX400V 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F900EXR comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX400V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus the HX400V.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F900EXR and HX400V is 90 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F900EXR and HX400V.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony HX400V will resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F900EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography information
Sony HX400V Portrait photography information
44
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2")
51
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Street photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Street photography camera
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (232g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography info
Sony HX400V Sports photography info
55
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
sensor is tiny (1/2")
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography advice
Sony HX400V Travel photography advice
66
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (660 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography details
Sony HX400V Landscape photography details
47
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging details
Sony HX400V Vlogging details
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (660 grams)
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Sony HX400V
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-30 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR II Bionz X
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 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
AE 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 grams (0.51 pounds) 660 grams (1.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 260 pictures 300 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
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 1 1
Price at release $380 $448