Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX9V

Here is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was announced 18 months later than the HX9V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades versus the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL1000 has got outer dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 and the HX9V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and HX9V is 61 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL1000 and HX9V.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm SL1000 should have a benefit in sensor technology.