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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
45

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX30V 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX20V
  • Replacement is Sony HX50V
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was brought out 11 months after the HX30V and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up vs the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Sony HX30V

		

		

			
 Fujifilm SL1000 HX30V 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Fujifilm SL1000

		

		

			
 HX30V Fujifilm SL1000 
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony HX30V

		

		

			
 Fujifilm SL1000 HX30V 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL1000 enjoys 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 HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX30V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 and the HX30V.
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX30V size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and HX30V is 61 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and HX30V.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX30V to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm SL1000 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm SL1000 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony HX30V as a Portrait photography camera
44
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 exports RAW formats
 no manual focus
 small sensor (1/2.3")
45
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 features face detect focusing
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Street photography with Sony HX30V
56
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than average in class (659 grams)
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography advice
Sony HX30V Sports photography advice
53
 long zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 good battery power (350 CIPA)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
49
 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 features tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX30V Travel photography highlights
54
 good battery power (350 per charge)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long reach (1200mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 heavier than average in class (659 grams)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
69
 lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 long reach (500mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography info
Sony HX30V Landscape photography info
49
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 exports RAW formats
 good battery power (350 shots)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no Time Lapse function
50
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging info
Sony HX30V Vlogging info
24
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 no mic support
 heavier than average in class (659g)
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (254g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 missing microphone port
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony HX30V
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 659 grams (1.45 pounds) 254 grams (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 photos 320 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $600 $420