Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX1

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was introduced 3 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up versus the HX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL1000 provides external dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

See the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony HX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 compared to the HX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and HX1 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL1000 and HX1.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm SL1000 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm SL1000 will give you more detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm SL1000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.