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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP80
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm XP90 versus Sony HX9V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was launched 4 years later than the HX9V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades versus the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm XP90 HX9V 
RevealedJanuary 2016July 2011More recent by 55 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Fujifilm XP90

 HX9V Fujifilm XP90 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm XP90 HX9V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP90 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP90 versus Sony HX9V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 compared to the HX9V.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP90 and HX9V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP90 and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm XP90 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX9V Portrait photography factors
36
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP90
Street photography with Sony HX9V
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP90
Sports photography with Sony HX9V
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP90
Travel photography with Sony HX9V
67
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average in class (245g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX9V Landscape photography factors
46
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Sony HX9V
 Fujifilm XP90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XP90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-01-15 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203g (0.45 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45S NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
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 $180 $328