Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX90V

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was unveiled 3 years before the HX90V and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up vs the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL1000 has got external measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") along with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX90V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 and the HX90V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and HX90V is 61 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL1000 and HX90V.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX90V to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL1000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.