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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony WX50

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony WX50 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 WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony WX50 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S9400W and Sony WX50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was announced 24 months after the WX50 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up vs the WX50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Sony WX50

 Fujifilm S9400W WX50 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 24 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 WX50 Fujifilm S9400W 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Sony WX50

 Fujifilm S9400W WX50 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9400W features physical 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) whilst the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S9400W and Sony WX50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W versus the WX50.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9400W and WX50 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9400W and WX50.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm S9400W is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography details
Sony WX50 Portrait photography details
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography details
Sony WX50 Street photography details
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (670g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography information
Sony WX50 Sports photography information
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (500 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
54
better than average battery (500 per charge)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
68
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
44
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging advice
Sony WX50 Vlogging advice
26
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others (670g)
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Sony WX50
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-06 2012-01-30
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $330 $250