Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX400V

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was manufactured 13 months prior to the HX400V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up vs the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL1000 provides external dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony HX400V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 compared to the HX400V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and HX400V is 61 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and HX400V.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX400V to give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL1000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.