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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX400V

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(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
  • Introduced January 2015
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony HX300
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX400V Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm S9900w and Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was manufactured 12 months after the HX400V and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up versus the HX400V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Sony HX400V

 Fujifilm S9900w HX400V 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2014Newer by 12 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Fujifilm S9900w

 HX400V Fujifilm S9900w 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Sony HX400V

 Fujifilm S9900w HX400V 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9900w comes with external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S9900w and Sony HX400V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w compared to the HX400V.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and HX400V is 61 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9900w and HX400V.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S9900w is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography details
Sony HX400V Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
51
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography features
Sony HX400V Street photography features
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography advice
Sony HX400V Sports photography advice
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Travel photography with Sony HX400V
60
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
53
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (660 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography information
Sony HX400V Landscape photography information
49
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX400V as a Vlogging camera
57
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
29
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others (660g)
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Sony HX400V
 Fujifilm S9900wSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm S9900w Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-14 2014-02-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
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 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 660 gr (1.46 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 photographs 300 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $719 $448