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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Sony HX1

Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm IS Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2007
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 IS Pro vs Sony HX1 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm IS Pro vs Sony HX1, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the Fujifilm IS Pro (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm IS Pro was manufactured 21 months before the HX1 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm IS Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm IS Pro matches up vs the HX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm IS Pro over the Sony HX1

 Fujifilm IS Pro HX1 

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Fujifilm IS Pro

 HX1 Fujifilm IS Pro 
RevealedApril 2009July 2007Fresher by 21 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm IS Pro and Sony HX1

 Fujifilm IS Pro HX1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm IS Pro offers external dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has measurements 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 ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm IS Pro and the HX1.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm IS Pro and HX1 is 55 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm IS Pro and HX1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm IS Pro because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX1 will deliver more detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm IS Pro is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Portrait photography camera
51
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low resolution (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro as a Street photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Street photography camera
54
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (920g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Sports photography features
Sony HX1 Sports photography features
47
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
36
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm IS Pro
Travel photography with Sony HX1
47
lighter than others (920g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (6MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
48
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (544g)
low resolution (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm IS Pro
Landscape photography with Sony HX1
45
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Vlogging information
Sony HX1 Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
22
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than others (544 grams)
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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm IS Pro and Sony HX1
 Fujifilm FinePix IS ProSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2007-07-13 2009-04-22
Body design Large SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4256 x 2848 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 9.20 m
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1440x1080
Video file format - H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920g (2.03 pounds) 544g (1.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $47,999