Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX1
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Launched January 2015
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Revealed April 2009

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX1 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S9900w and Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the Fujifilm S9900w (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm S9900w was released 5 years after the HX1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up vs the HX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm S9900w & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Sony HX1
Fujifilm S9900w | HX1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | April 2009 | More modern by 70 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Fujifilm S9900w
HX1 | Fujifilm S9900w | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Sony HX1
Fujifilm S9900w | HX1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9900w offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S9900w and Sony HX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and the HX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9900w and HX1 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9900w and HX1.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S9900w featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm S9900w will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S9900w should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Fujifilm S9900w | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm S9900w | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-01-14 | 2009-04-22 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 9.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1440x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670g (1.48 lbs) | 544g (1.20 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
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 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $719 | $47,999 |