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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX400V 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX300
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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX400V Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S1 and Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S1 was revealed very close to the HX400V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S1 grades versus the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Sony HX400V

 Fujifilm S1 HX400V 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Fujifilm S1

 HX400V Fujifilm S1 
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Sony HX400V

 Fujifilm S1 HX400V 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2014Same age
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 comes with exterior dimensions 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 HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S1 and Sony HX400V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S1 compared to the HX400V.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and HX400V is 60 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and HX400V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX400V to show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX400V Portrait photography factors
56
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
51
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1
Street photography with Sony HX400V
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (680g)
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX400V Sports photography highlights
57
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Travel photography camera
63
better than average battery (350 per charge)
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition (680g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
53
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Landscape photography camera
58
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
49
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX400V as a Vlogging camera
57
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (680g)
29
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Sony HX400V
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2014-02-12
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
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 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 lbs) 660g (1.46 lbs)
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 images 300 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $400 $448