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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX1

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(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
  • Released January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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
  • Revealed April 2009
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX1 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and HX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was launched 3 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores versus the HX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Sony HX1

 Fujifilm HS35EXR HX1 
RevealedJanuary 2013April 2009More recent by 46 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 HX1 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony HX1

 Fujifilm HS35EXR HX1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR offers outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR against the HX1.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and HX1 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and HX1.

As you can see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS35EXR should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Portrait photography camera
56
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Street photography with Sony HX1
55
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
more heavy than others (687 grams)
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (544 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography information
Sony HX1 Sports photography information
55
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (600 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2")
no phase detect AF
36
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography advice
Sony HX1 Travel photography advice
53
better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (687 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
48
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (544g)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Landscape photography camera
53
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
no Timelapse mode
39
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Vlogging with Sony HX1
25
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
more heavy than others (687 grams)
22
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (544 grams)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Sony HX1
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2009-04-22
Physical type 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 16MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687g (1.51 lb) 544g (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 All around 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 600 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $380 $47,999