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Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Announced March 2013
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Released July 2011
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XP200 and Sony HX9V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was revealed 21 months later than the HX9V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XP200 matches up versus the HX9V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm XP200 HX9V 
ReleasedMarch 2013July 2011More recent by 21 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Fujifilm XP200

 HX9V Fujifilm XP200 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm XP200 HX9V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP200 has outer dimensions of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP200 and Sony HX9V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 versus the HX9V.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP200 and HX9V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP200 and HX9V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm XP200 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX9V Portrait photography highlights
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Sports photography details
Sony HX9V Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Travel photography info
Sony HX9V Travel photography info
66
environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX9V Landscape photography highlights
45
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Sony HX9V
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-22 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232g (0.51 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 300 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $250 $328