Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX9V
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- 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
- Announced July 2011
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Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm S4200 was unveiled 6 months later than the HX9V and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores against the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Sony HX9V
| Fujifilm S4200 | HX9V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Fujifilm S4200
| HX9V | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Sony HX9V
| Fujifilm S4200 | HX9V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | July 2011 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4200 has exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX9V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 vs the HX9V.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and HX9V is 67 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4200 and HX9V.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX9V to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively.
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | 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 | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 543 gr (1.20 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 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 life | 300 photos | - |
| Type of battery | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $200 | $328 |