FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX10V

Here, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm HS10 versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was announced 20 months before the HX10V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the HS10 scores vs the HX10V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS10 has got exterior measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm HS10 versus Sony HX10V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the HS10 vs the HX10V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and HX10V is 60 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS10 and HX10V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX10V to give you extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older HS10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.