Fujifilm X30 vs Sony HX9V

Here is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm X30 and Sony HX9V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and HX9V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X30 was unveiled 3 years later than the HX9V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up vs the HX9V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X30 has outer dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X30 and Sony HX9V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the HX9V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and HX9V is 80 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and HX9V.

All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX9V will produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.