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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX9V

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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
  • Announced July 2011
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX9V Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and HX9V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was launched 18 months later than the HX9V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores against the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm HS35EXR HX9V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 18 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 HX9V Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm HS35EXR HX9V 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR features external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Sony HX9V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR against the HX9V.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and HX9V is 59 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and HX9V.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS35EXR comes with the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The younger Fujifilm HS35EXR is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography information
Sony HX9V Portrait photography information
56
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
39
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
55
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
heavier than competition (687 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
55
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (600 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Travel photography camera
53
good battery pack (600 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (687 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (245 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography info
Sony HX9V Landscape photography info
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (600 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2")
missing Time Lapse mode
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (687g)
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony HX9V
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 aliasing 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 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 life 600 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $380 $328