Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony HX9V
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Released January 2012
(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
- Revealed July 2011

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony HX9V Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony HX9V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX550 was released 6 months later than the HX9V so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the HX9V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony HX9V
Fujifilm JX550 | HX9V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Fujifilm JX550
HX9V | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony HX9V
Fujifilm JX550 | HX9V | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony HX9V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the HX9V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and HX9V.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images though you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 113 gr (0.25 pounds) | 245 gr (0.54 pounds) |
Physical 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 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 ID | NP-45A | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $200 | $328 |