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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Released January 2014
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released October 2011
  • Newer Model is Sony HX200V
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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX100V Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S1 was announced 2 years after the HX100V which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up against the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Sony HX100V

 Fujifilm S1 HX100V 
ReleasedJanuary 2014October 2011Newer by 27 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Fujifilm S1

 HX100V Fujifilm S1 
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Sony HX100V

 Fujifilm S1 HX100V 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 features outer measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 vs the HX100V.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and HX100V is 60 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and HX100V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm S1 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX100V Portrait photography highlights
56
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
39
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Street photography camera
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (680g)
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography details
Sony HX100V Sports photography details
57
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (350 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography advice
Sony HX100V Travel photography advice
63
great battery power (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competitors (680 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (577 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Landscape photography camera
58
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery power (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging info
Sony HX100V Vlogging info
57
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors (680 grams)
25
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (577g)
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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Sony HX100V
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2011-10-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 12.70 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lbs) 577 gr (1.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 life 350 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $400 $429