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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX350

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched December 2016
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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S1 and Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was launched 3 years prior to the HX350 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1 scores versus the HX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Sony HX350

 Fujifilm S1 HX350 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Fujifilm S1

 HX350 Fujifilm S1 
LaunchedDecember 2016January 2014More recent by 35 months
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Sony HX350

 Fujifilm S1 HX350 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 features outer measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S1 and Sony HX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S1 compared to the HX350.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and HX350 is 60 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and HX350.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX350 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1
Portrait photography with Sony HX350
56
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
48
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography highlights
Sony HX350 Street photography highlights
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (680 grams)
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography info
Sony HX350 Sports photography info
57
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX350 Travel photography highlights
63
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
environment sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competition (680 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (652g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography information
Sony HX350 Landscape photography information
58
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
57
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (680 grams)
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average (652g)
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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Sony HX350
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2016-12-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ X
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lb) 652 grams (1.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 300 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $400 -