Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX9V
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Launched March 2013
(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
- Released July 2011
Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX9V Overview
Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Fujifilm S8400W was launched 21 months later than the HX9V making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W 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 brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades versus the HX9V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Sony HX9V
Fujifilm S8400W | HX9V | |||
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Released | March 2013 | July 2011 | Fresher by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Fujifilm S8400W
HX9V | Fujifilm S8400W | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Sony HX9V
Fujifilm S8400W | HX9V | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8400W provides exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has specifications 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 S8400W versus Sony HX9V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W and the HX9V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and HX9V is 61 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8400W and HX9V.
To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm S8400W is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-03-22 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1056mm (44.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 201 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670 grams (1.48 lbs) | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 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 life | 300 photographs | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $300 | $328 |