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FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix HS11
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX10 III
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm HS10 and Sony RX10 IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the HS10 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The HS10 was revealed 8 years before the RX10 IV and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the HS10 matches up vs the RX10 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Sony RX10 IV

 HS10 RX10 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the FujiFilm HS10

 RX10 IV HS10 
RevealedSeptember 2017July 2010More recent by 87 months
Screen resolution1440k230kClearer screen (+1210k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Sony RX10 IV

 HS10 RX10 IV 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS10 provides outer dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm HS10 and Sony RX10 IV in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the HS10 against the RX10 IV.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and RX10 IV is 60 and 52 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS10 and RX10 IV.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HS10 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX10 IV will resolve greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older HS10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography details
Sony RX10 IV Portrait photography details
40
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
72
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Street photography camera
54
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (666 grams)
64
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
weather sealing
heavier than average (1,095g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography features
Sony RX10 IV Sports photography features
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
77
amazing zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (24.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm HS10
Travel photography with Sony RX10 IV
45
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (666g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (1,095 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
44
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
63
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Vlogging camera
23
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than average in class (666 grams)
29
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than average (1,095g)
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Sony RX10 IV
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Otherwise known as FinePix HS11 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2017-09-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 666 gr (1.47 lb) 1095 gr (2.41 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
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 - 400 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $900 $1,698