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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX100V

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(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
  • Released January 2014
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Replacement is Sony HX200V
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX100V Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm S9400W versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was introduced 2 years later than the HX100V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S9400W scores vs the HX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Sony HX100V

 Fujifilm S9400W HX100V 
LaunchedJanuary 2014October 2011More recent by 27 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Fujifilm S9400W

 HX100V Fujifilm S9400W 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Sony HX100V

 Fujifilm S9400W HX100V 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W enjoys 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 HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S9400W versus Sony HX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W against the HX100V.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9400W and HX100V is 61 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9400W and HX100V.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm S9400W is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography features
Sony HX100V Portrait photography features
37
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Street photography with Sony HX100V
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (670g)
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography details
Sony HX100V Sports photography details
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (500 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Travel photography camera
54
great battery (500 per charge)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
54
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (577g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography features
Sony HX100V Landscape photography features
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
great battery (500 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging highlights
Sony HX100V Vlogging highlights
26
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than average (670 grams)
25
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (577 grams)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Sony HX100V
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2011-10-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 12.70 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 577 gr (1.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $330 $429