Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX9V
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
32
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
41
91 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
41
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
- Announced August 2011
- Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
- Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched July 2011
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In this article, we are matching up the Fujifilm XP30 versus Sony HX9V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores vs the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Sony HX9V
| Fujifilm XP30 | HX9V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Fujifilm XP30
| HX9V | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony HX9V
| Fujifilm XP30 | HX9V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2011 |  | July 2011 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP30 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Sony HX9V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the HX9V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and HX9V is 94 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and HX9V.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX9V to render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street photography with Sony HX9V
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography features
Sony HX9V Sports photography features
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography features
Sony HX9V Travel photography features
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX9V Landscape photography advice
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging features
Sony HX9V Vlogging features
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2011-08-16 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 9cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 165 grams (0.36 pounds) | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-45A | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $240 | $328 |