Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony RX1R

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S9400W versus Sony RX1R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S9400W was brought out 7 months after the RX1R so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades vs the RX1R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S9400W & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S9400W Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9400W features outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W compared to the RX1R.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and RX1R is 61 and 79 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9400W and RX1R.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX1R will provide greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9400W provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.