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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX1

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Released April 2009
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX1 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and HX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was brought out 2 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up against the HX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Sony HX1

 Fujifilm HS30EXR HX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2012April 2009Fresher by 33 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 HX1 Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony HX1

 Fujifilm HS30EXR HX1 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR comes with physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 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 HS30EXR vs Sony HX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and the HX1.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and HX1 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and HX1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will result in more detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography advice
Sony HX1 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
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you can focus manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography highlights
Sony HX1 Street photography highlights
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has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
heavier than others in class (687g)
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screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography details
Sony HX1 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography features
Sony HX1 Travel photography features
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (687g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (544 grams)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography details
Sony HX1 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
missing Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging information
Sony HX1 Vlogging information
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
heavier than others in class (687 grams)
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (544g)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Sony HX1
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2009-04-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Bionz
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lb) 544 grams (1.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 ID NP-W126 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $430 $47,999