Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX9V

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and HX9V (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was announced 5 months later than the HX9V which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up against the HX9V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 has physical dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony HX9V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 compared to the HX9V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and HX9V is 52 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S1 and HX9V.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony HX9V will result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.