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FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX1

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
39
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix HS11
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced April 2009
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX1 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm HS10 versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the HX1 (9MP) is pretty comparable but the HS10 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HS10 was released 15 months after the HX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HS10 scores against the HX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Sony HX1

 HS10 HX1 
AnnouncedJuly 2010April 2009More modern by 15 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the FujiFilm HS10

 HX1 HS10 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Sony HX1

 HS10 HX1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS10 provides exterior dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the HS10 against the HX1.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and HX1 is 60 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS10 and HX1.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HS10 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm HS10 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger HS10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX1 Portrait photography factors
39
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography factors
Sony HX1 Street photography factors
54
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (666g)
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (544 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography details
Sony HX1 Sports photography details
41
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography info
Sony HX1 Travel photography info
45
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (666 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
48
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (544g)
low MP (9 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS10
Landscape photography with Sony HX1
44
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
39
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging features
Sony HX1 Vlogging features
23
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (666 grams)
22
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1440 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (544 grams)
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Sony HX1
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Also referred to as FinePix HS11 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2009-04-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 9.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 666 grams (1.47 pounds) 544 grams (1.20 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $900 $47,999