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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX9V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was unveiled 6 months later than the HX9V and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up against the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm JX500 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Fujifilm JX500

 HX9V Fujifilm JX500 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm JX500 HX9V 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX500 comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the HX9V.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX9V to render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX9V Portrait photography factors
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
Street photography with Sony HX9V
55
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
31
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography information
Sony HX9V Travel photography information
68
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (245 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography features
Sony HX9V Landscape photography features
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
49
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging features
Sony HX9V Vlogging features
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Sony HX9V
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 model NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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
Launch cost $90 $328