Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX90V

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was brought out 15 months prior to the HX90V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1 scores versus the HX90V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1 comes with outer 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 HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 compared to the HX90V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and HX90V is 60 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX90V to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.