Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX1
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Revealed April 2009
Photography Glossary Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX1 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S1500 and Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the HX1 (9MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Fujifilm S1500 was released 2 months earlier than the HX1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades versus the HX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Sony HX1
| Fujifilm S1500 | HX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Fujifilm S1500
| HX1 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Sony HX1
| Fujifilm S1500 | HX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2009 |  | April 2009 | Similar age |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1500 provides physical dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S1500 and Sony HX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 against the HX1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1500 and HX1 is 82 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1500 and HX1.
All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S1500 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm S1500 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2009-04-22 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 33-396mm (12.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 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 | 8.70 m (Auto ISO) | 9.20 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1440x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 345g (0.76 pounds) | 544g (1.20 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| 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 model | 4 x AA | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | - | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $200 | $47,999 |