Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony HX30V

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was brought out 23 months later than the HX30V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S9200 matches up vs the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S9200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S9200 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9200 has got physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 against the HX30V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9200 and HX30V is 61 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9200 and HX30V.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX30V to produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S9200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.