Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony HX50V

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S9200 versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was launched 9 months later than the HX50V and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9200 matches up versus the HX50V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S9200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9200 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9200 comes with external 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) while the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S9200 versus Sony HX50V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 against the HX50V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9200 and HX50V is 61 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9200 and HX50V.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX50V to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9200 will have a benefit in sensor tech.