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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX350

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX350 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 HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed December 2016
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was announced 5 years prior to the HX350 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up vs the HX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Sony HX350

 Fujifilm SL1000 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 HX350 Fujifilm SL1000 
RevealedDecember 2016January 2013More recent by 48 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony HX350

 Fujifilm SL1000 HX350 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL1000 provides outer 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 HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Sony HX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs the HX350.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and HX350 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL1000 and HX350.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX350 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL1000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography features
Sony HX350 Portrait photography features
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Street photography camera
56
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (659 grams)
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Sports photography with Sony HX350
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Travel photography with Sony HX350
54
good battery pack (350 shots)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (659g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
54
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (652 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography details
Sony HX350 Landscape photography details
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging advice
Sony HX350 Vlogging advice
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (659g)
27
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic support
heavier than competition (652g)
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony HX350
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2016-12-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ X
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 659 grams (1.45 lbs) 652 grams (1.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $600 -