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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX9V

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Released January 2009
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
  • Announced July 2011
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX9V Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was brought out 3 years earlier than the HX9V and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up versus the HX9V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm S8100fd HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 HX9V Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 30 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm S8100fd HX9V 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the HX9V.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and HX9V is 75 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and HX9V.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX9V to offer you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography advice
Sony HX9V Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography features
Sony HX9V Street photography features
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography info
Sony HX9V Sports photography info
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Travel photography with Sony HX9V
53
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (245g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography details
Sony HX9V Landscape photography details
35
has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony HX9V
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD 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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405g (0.89 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" 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 feature
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $328