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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX350

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX350 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 HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced December 2016
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX350 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was unveiled 3 years prior to the HX350 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S9400W scores versus the HX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Sony HX350

 Fujifilm S9400W HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 HX350 Fujifilm S9400W 
IntroducedDecember 2016January 2014Fresher by 35 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Sony HX350

 Fujifilm S9400W HX350 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W has outside 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 HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W vs the HX350.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and HX350 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9400W and HX350.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX350 to deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S9400W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Portrait photography camera
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography information
Sony HX350 Street photography information
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average (670g)
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography factors
Sony HX350 Sports photography factors
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography info
Sony HX350 Travel photography info
54
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (670 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
54
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (652 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography features
Sony HX350 Landscape photography features
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
50
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging highlights
Sony HX350 Vlogging highlights
26
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average (670 grams)
27
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than others (652 grams)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Sony HX350
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2016-12-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 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 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 gr (1.48 lbs) 652 gr (1.44 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 300 photos
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $330 -