Fujifilm F750EXR vs Sony HX1

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm F750EXR versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F750EXR (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the Fujifilm F750EXR (1/2") and HX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F750EXR was revealed 2 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F750EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm F750EXR scores vs the HX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F750EXR Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F750EXR features outer dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F750EXR versus Sony HX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F750EXR compared to the HX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F750EXR and HX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F750EXR and HX1.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F750EXR using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F750EXR will produce more detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F750EXR will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.