Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX1
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![Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-S9400W/Fujifilm-S9400W-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX1/Sony-HX1-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Launched April 2009
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX1 Overview
Let's look closer at the Fujifilm S9400W and Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor measurements.
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The Fujifilm S9400W was launched 4 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up versus the HX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S9400W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S9400W Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Sony HX1
Fujifilm S9400W | HX1 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | April 2009 | Fresher by 58 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Fujifilm S9400W
HX1 | Fujifilm S9400W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Sony HX1
Fujifilm S9400W | HX1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
See the Fujifilm S9400W and Sony HX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W vs the HX1.
![Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX1 size comparison Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S9400W-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX1-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9400W and HX1 is 61 and 67 respectively.
![Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S9400W-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9400W and HX1.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S9400W featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm S9400W will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9400W should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
![Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S9400W-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S9400W-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S9400W | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2009-04-22 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 201k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 9.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
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 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1440x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670 grams (1.48 lbs) | 544 grams (1.20 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
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 | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $330 | $47,999 |