Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX1

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9400W and HX1 is 61 and 67 respectively.

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.