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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony RX10

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony RX10 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Replacement is Sony RX10 II
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony RX10 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm S9400W versus Sony RX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm S9400W (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S9400W was introduced 2 months prior to the RX10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up vs the RX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Sony RX10

 Fujifilm S9400W RX10 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 RX10 Fujifilm S9400W 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1290k460kSharper screen (+830k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Sony RX10

 Fujifilm S9400W RX10 
IntroducedJanuary 2014March 2014Similar generation
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9400W comes with outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9400W versus Sony RX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W and the RX10.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and RX10 is 61 and 58 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9400W and RX10.

As you can see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S9400W having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX10 will offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Portrait photography camera
37
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
70
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography info
Sony RX10 Street photography info
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (670 grams)
72
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
weather proof
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography info
Sony RX10 Sports photography info
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
weather proof
good battery pack (420 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography details
Sony RX10 Travel photography details
54
better than average battery power (500 shots)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (670g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
58
good battery pack (420 shots)
weather proof
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography information
Sony RX10 Landscape photography information
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (500 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
63
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery pack (420 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging factors
Sony RX10 Vlogging factors
26
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
heavier than others (670g)
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Sony RX10
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2014-03-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,290 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 10.20 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 813g (1.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 474
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 420 photographs
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $330 $698