Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro was introduced in August 2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 over Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has a 2.0" screen with 200k dot resolution and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 has a 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder on Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 90% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9.

Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro features a 16.4 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23 x 15.5 mm and a total area of 356.5 mm². Its native ISO range is 320 - 1,600. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 features a 16.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro can take pictures up to 3040 x 2016 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2340 x 1536, 1440 x 960 with 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 has an image stabilization.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro comes with 4 x AA battery pack and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 comes with NP-BN1 battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has a single SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I/II card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro, and up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro can shoot continuously up to 1.5 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 15.00 m on Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and 5.30 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/125 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro.

Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro body has dimensions of 148 x 125 x 80 mm (5.83 x 4.92 x 3.15") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 body has dimensions of 95 x 56 x 20 mm (3.74 x 2.2 x 0.79"). Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro weighs 820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 weighs [].

Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9

148 mm

125 mm

95 mm

56 mm

125 mm

56 mm

80 mm

20 mm