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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Later Model is Sony HX200V
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX100V Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was launched 15 months after the HX100V which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up against the HX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Sony HX100V

 Fujifilm SL1000 HX100V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013October 2011More modern by 15 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Fujifilm SL1000

 HX100V Fujifilm SL1000 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony HX100V

 Fujifilm SL1000 HX100V 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL1000 has external measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs the HX100V.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and HX100V is 61 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL1000 and HX100V.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm SL1000 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography features
Sony HX100V Portrait photography features
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good MP (16MP)
saves RAW files
focusing manually not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography information
Sony HX100V Street photography information
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tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (659 grams)
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has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Sports photography with Sony HX100V
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excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery (350 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography advice
Sony HX100V Travel photography advice
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good battery (350 CIPA)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (659 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (577 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX100V Landscape photography factors
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fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
saves RAW files
good battery (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging details
Sony HX100V Vlogging details
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (659 grams)
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relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than others in class (577g)
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony HX100V
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-10-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 659 gr (1.45 lb) 577 gr (1.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $600 $429