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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Announced February 2009
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
  • Revealed July 2011
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm S1500 and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was brought out 3 years prior to the HX9V and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up versus the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm S1500 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Fujifilm S1500

 HX9V Fujifilm S1500 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2009Fresher by 29 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm S1500 HX9V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1500 offers external measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 versus the HX9V.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and HX9V is 82 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1500 and HX9V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX9V to offer extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1500
Portrait photography with Sony HX9V
19
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1500
Street photography with Sony HX9V
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography features
Sony HX9V Sports photography features
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography factors
Sony HX9V Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
great reach (396mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (245g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1500
Landscape photography with Sony HX9V
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S1500
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Sony HX9V
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-17 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-396mm (12.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 gr (0.76 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 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 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $200 $328