Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX50V

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W and Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was brought out 9 months after the HX50V and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S9400W scores versus the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S9400W and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9400W Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W provides external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S9400W and Sony HX50V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W and the HX50V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and HX50V is 61 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9400W and HX50V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX50V to result in more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S9400W provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.