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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2015
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
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was unveiled 3 years after the HX9V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S9800 grades versus the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm S9800 HX9V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2011More modern by 43 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Fujifilm S9800

 HX9V Fujifilm S9800 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm S9800 HX9V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9800 has got external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 compared to the HX9V.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9800 and HX9V is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9800 and HX9V.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm S9800 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography info
Sony HX9V Portrait photography info
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9800
Street photography with Sony HX9V
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography information
Sony HX9V Travel photography information
57
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (245g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX9V Landscape photography highlights
42
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9800
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
57
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (670g)
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Sony HX9V
 Fujifilm S9800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm S9800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-14 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 300 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $299 $328