Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony HX1
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Fujifilm SL300 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
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Introduced January 2012
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony HX1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Sony HX1
Fujifilm SL300 | HX1 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | April 2009 | Newer by 33 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Fujifilm SL300
HX1 | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Sony HX1
Fujifilm SL300 | HX1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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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 |