Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX1

Here is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the HX1 (9MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was launched 3 months earlier than the HX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades against the HX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with outside measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the HX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and HX1 is 75 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and HX1.

All in all, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8100fd due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm S8100fd will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.