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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX30V

Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
50 Overall
44

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(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
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX20V
  • Updated by Sony HX50V
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX30V Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm S9400W versus Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was launched 23 months after the HX30V which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades versus the HX30V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Sony HX30V

					

					

						
 Fujifilm S9400W HX30V 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2012Newer by 23 months
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Fujifilm S9400W

					

					

						
 HX30V Fujifilm S9400W 
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Sony HX30V

					

					

						
 Fujifilm S9400W HX30V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9400W has got physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm S9400W versus Sony HX30V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W and the HX30V.
Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX30V size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and HX30V is 61 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9400W and HX30V.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX30V to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S9400W provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

						Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography advice
Sony HX30V Portrait photography advice
37
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
44
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Street photography details
Sony HX30V Street photography details
41
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 heavier than competitors (670g)
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (254 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography details
Sony HX30V Sports photography details
55
 amazing zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 great battery (500 shots)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
49
 long zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Travel photography with Sony HX30V
54
 great battery (500 shots)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 long zoom (1200mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competitors (670g)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
69
 lighter than average in class (254 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great zoom (500mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography information
Sony HX30V Landscape photography information
44
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 great battery (500 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 no Time Lapse mode
50
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging details
Sony HX30V Vlogging details
26
 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 no external mic support
 heavier than competitors (670 grams)
34
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (254 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX30V Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Sony HX30V
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 254g (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 320 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $330 $420