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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony HX9V

Portability
56
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Fujifilm S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2000
  • New Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
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
  • Launched July 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony HX9V Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony HX9V, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S1 Pro was introduced 12 years earlier than the HX9V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro scores versus the HX9V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm S1 Pro HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 HX9V Fujifilm S1 Pro 
LaunchedJuly 2011August 2000Newer by 133 months
Display size3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution921k200kSharper display (+721k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm S1 Pro HX9V 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 Pro has exterior dimensions of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and the HX9V.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and HX9V is 56 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and HX9V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 Pro with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX9V will render extra detail using its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1 Pro will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Portrait photography features
Sony HX9V Portrait photography features
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Street photography information
Sony HX9V Street photography information
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (820g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
36
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography advice
Sony HX9V Travel photography advice
46
lighter than competition (820g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (3MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (245 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography information
Sony HX9V Landscape photography information
43
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Vlogging highlights
Sony HX9V Vlogging highlights
9
lack of video recording
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 Pro and Sony HX9V
 Fujifilm FinePix S1 ProSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2000-08-08 2011-07-19
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3040 x 2016 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 320 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Number of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 200 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 15.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 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 820g (1.81 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $2,000 $328