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Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony HX1

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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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Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony HX1 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm SL300 was introduced 2 years after the HX1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL300 scores versus the HX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Sony HX1

 Fujifilm SL300 HX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2012April 2009Newer by 33 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Fujifilm SL300

 HX1 Fujifilm SL300 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Sony HX1

 Fujifilm SL300 HX1 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL300 features external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm SL300 versus Sony HX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs the HX1.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL300 and HX1 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL300 and HX1.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm SL300 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm SL300 will give you extra detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm SL300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX1 Portrait photography highlights
38
resolution is good (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography factors
Sony HX1 Street photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (510g)
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW format
heavier than others (544 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Sports photography camera
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography factors
Sony HX1 Travel photography factors
54
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (510 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
48
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (544 grams)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL300
Landscape photography with Sony HX1
41
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
39
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL300
Vlogging with Sony HX1
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (510g)
22
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1440 x 1080 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than others (544 grams)
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Sony HX1
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 9.20 m
Flash settings 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 grams (1.12 lb) 544 grams (1.20 lb)
Physical 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 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 300 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $280 $47,999