Fujifilm X100 vs Sony DSC-HX9V

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Fujifilm X100 vs Sony DSC-HX9V

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APS-C 372.9mm²
12.3 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X100 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the X100.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 384.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Sony DSC-HX9V Review.
See real-world photos taken with the DSC-HX9V.

Succeeded by the Sony HX20V
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Differences

Fujifilm X100 advantages over Sony DSC-HX9V

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 5.50 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Larger lens aperture
f/2.0 vs f/3.3
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/1600 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sony DSC-HX9V advantages over Fujifilm X100

Less expensive
$350 vs $1200 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Fast startup
~2.10 vs 3.2 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
More telephoto lens reach
384 mm vs 35 mm
Capture objects farther away
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Thinner
33 mm vs 53 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
244g vs 451g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
922k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Less shutter lag
0.15 vs 0.40 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
16.2 vs 12.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Wider angle lens
24 mm vs 35 mm
Capture more of the scene
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 4.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Superb image quality; Dazzling Hybrid Viewfinder; Traditional mechanical controls; Mostly excellent optical performance.
Quirky interface; Manual dials turn easily; Manual focus is too difficult to use; Dramatic lens flare, especially at night.
Read our Fujifilm X100 Review

Excellent optical quality; High resolution; High-resolution Panorama mode; Good video quality; Good grip; Fast autofocus.
Sluggish user interface and Full HD video mode; Heavy noise suppression; GPS is sometimes slow to sync.
Read our Sony DSC-HX9V Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony HX10V

Fujifilm X100

Sony HX10V

$1200
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$375
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X100 vs Sony HX10V

Sony DSC-HX9V

Sony HX10V

$329
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS
Manual focus

$375
1/2.3 inch

Higher extended ISO

Compare Sony DSC-HX9V vs Sony HX10V

Compared to Sony H90

Fujifilm X100

Sony H90

$1200
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$223
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X100 vs Sony H90

Sony DSC-HX9V

Sony H90

$329
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS
Manual focus

$223
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Sony DSC-HX9V vs Sony H90

Compared to Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X100

Fujifilm X100S

$1200
APS-C

Shoots 24p video

$1099
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X100 vs Fujifilm X100S

Sony DSC-HX9V

Fujifilm X100S

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1099
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Compared to Fujifilm X100T

Fujifilm X100

Fujifilm X100T

$1200
APS-C

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X100 vs Fujifilm X100T

Sony DSC-HX9V

Fujifilm X100T

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Compared to Fujifilm X100F

Fujifilm X100

Fujifilm X100F

$1200
APS-C

Bigger pixels

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X100 vs Fujifilm X100F

Sony DSC-HX9V

Fujifilm X100F

$329
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
More telephoto lens reach

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Sony DSC-HX9V vs Fujifilm X100F

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