Clicky

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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
  • Announced July 2011
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The Fujifilm S1 was announced 2 years later than the HX9V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up vs the HX9V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm S1 HX9V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2011Fresher by 31 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Fujifilm S1

 HX9V Fujifilm S1 
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm S1 HX9V 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 has got physical measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX9V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S1 and the HX9V.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and HX9V is 60 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and HX9V.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm S1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1
Portrait photography with Sony HX9V
56
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
38
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography advice
Sony HX9V Street photography advice
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (680g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography info
Sony HX9V Sports photography info
57
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography advice
Sony HX9V Travel photography advice
63
better than average battery (350 per charge)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competition in class (680 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (245g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
58
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
49
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging features
Sony HX9V Vlogging features
57
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (680g)
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Sony HX9V
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 life 350 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $400 $328