Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX1
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Released April 2009
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In this write-up, we will be matching up the Fujifilm SL240 and Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor size.
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Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades vs the HX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL240 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL240 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Sony HX1
| Fujifilm SL240 | HX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | April 2009 | Newer by 33 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Fujifilm SL240
| HX1 | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Sony HX1
| Fujifilm SL240 | HX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL240 provides outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 compared to the HX1.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and HX1 is 67 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL240 and HX1.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm SL240 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm SL240 will give extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm SL240 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2009-04-22 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| 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 | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) | 9.20 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1440x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 510g (1.12 pounds) | 544g (1.20 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| 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 | 300 shots | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-85 | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $280 | $47,999 |