Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony HX90V
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched April 2015

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony HX90V Overview
Following is a complete review of the Fujifilm S9200 and Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S9200 was unveiled 15 months earlier than the HX90V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S9200 grades versus the HX90V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony HX90V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S9200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9200 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Sony HX90V
Fujifilm S9200 | HX90V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Fujifilm S9200
HX90V | Fujifilm S9200 | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | More modern by 15 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Sony HX90V
Fujifilm S9200 | HX90V | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9200 comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm S9200 and Sony HX90V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 vs the HX90V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9200 and HX90V is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9200 and HX90V.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX90V to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S9200 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S9200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 201 thousand dots | 638 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670g (1.48 lb) | 245g (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 | 500 photographs | 360 photographs |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $300 | $440 |