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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX9V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was revealed 6 months after the HX9V which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XP150 matches up versus the HX9V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm XP150 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Fujifilm XP150

 HX9V Fujifilm XP150 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm XP150 HX9V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP150 comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 and the HX9V.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP150 and HX9V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP150 and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX9V to show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX9V Portrait photography advice
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Street photography factors
Sony HX9V Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography information
Sony HX9V Sports photography information
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography features
Sony HX9V Travel photography features
67
environment proofing
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (245g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
40
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP150
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Sony HX9V
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $260 $328