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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX90V

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX90V Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was announced 15 months before the HX90V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades versus the HX90V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Sony HX90V

 Fujifilm S9400W HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Fujifilm S9400W

 HX90V Fujifilm S9400W 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2014More recent by 15 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Sony HX90V

 Fujifilm S9400W HX90V 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9400W enjoys exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX90V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W against the HX90V.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9400W and HX90V is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9400W and HX90V.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX90V to produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S9400W will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
37
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
focusing manually
decent MP (18MP)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography advice
Sony HX90V Street photography advice
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (670g)
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography highlights
Sony HX90V Sports photography highlights
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (500 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (360 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Travel photography with Sony HX90V
54
great battery pack (500 per charge)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
76
good battery pack (360 per charge)
lighter than average (245 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography information
Sony HX90V Landscape photography information
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (500 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
53
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
good battery pack (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging advice
Sony HX90V Vlogging advice
26
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than average (670 grams)
75
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Sony HX90V
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2015-04-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
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 16MP 18MP
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 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 photographs 360 photographs
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $330 $440