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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Revealed January 2015
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony TX100V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was released 4 years later than the TX100V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up against the TX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Sony TX100V

 Fujifilm S9800 TX100V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Fujifilm S9800

 TX100V Fujifilm S9800 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k460kClearer screen (+769k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony TX100V

 Fujifilm S9800 TX100V 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9800 provides outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony TX100V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 compared to the TX100V.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9800 and TX100V is 61 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9800 and TX100V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images though you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm S9800 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9800
Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9800
Street photography with Sony TX100V
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography info
Sony TX100V Sports photography info
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography features
Sony TX100V Travel photography features
57
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
boasts touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (147g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX100V Landscape photography advice
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging advice
Sony TX100V Vlogging advice
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (147g)
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Sony TX100V
 Fujifilm S9800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm S9800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $380