Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX10V

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S1 and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was introduced 23 months after the HX10V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up versus the HX10V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 features exterior dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S1 and Sony HX10V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S1 and the HX10V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and HX10V is 60 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and HX10V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX10V to give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S1 provides an advantage in sensor tech.