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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced 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 JZ100 vs Sony HX9V Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Sony HX9V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was revealed 6 months after the HX9V and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores vs the HX9V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm JZ100 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Fujifilm JZ100

 HX9V Fujifilm JZ100 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm JZ100 HX9V 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ100 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs the HX9V.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and HX9V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX9V to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography information
Sony HX9V Portrait photography information
29
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Street photography with Sony HX9V
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography info
Sony HX9V Travel photography info
68
lighter than average (129 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography information
Sony HX9V Landscape photography information
38
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony HX9V
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 129 gr (0.28 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
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 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 ID NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) 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
Retail price $190 $328