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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX9V

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
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 HS50 EXR vs Sony HX9V Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and HX9V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was revealed 18 months after the HX9V which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades vs the HX9V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR HX9V 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 18 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 HX9V Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR HX9V 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR enjoys external dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus the HX9V.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and HX9V is 54 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and HX9V.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The younger Fujifilm HS50 EXR will have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography advice
Sony HX9V Portrait photography advice
56
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
38
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography info
Sony HX9V Street photography info
53
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
heavier than others in class (808 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Sports photography with Sony HX9V
62
incredible zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
good battery life (500 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography features
Sony HX9V Travel photography features
56
good battery life (500 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (808g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (245g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography details
Sony HX9V Landscape photography details
53
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging features
Sony HX9V Vlogging features
59
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (808 grams)
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony HX9V
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808g (1.78 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 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 life 500 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes 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
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $500 $328