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Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony HX1

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 207g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released January 2018
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP120
Sony HX1
(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
  • Announced April 2009
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony HX1 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm XP130 versus Sony HX1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the Fujifilm XP130 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XP130 was brought out 8 years after the HX1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP130 matches up against the HX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP130 over the Sony HX1

 Fujifilm XP130 HX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018April 2009Newer by 107 months
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Fujifilm XP130

 HX1 Fujifilm XP130 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm XP130 and Sony HX1

 Fujifilm XP130 HX1 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP130 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP130 versus Sony HX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 vs the HX1.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP130 and HX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP130 and HX1.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP130 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm XP130 will give you greater detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP130 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP130
Portrait photography with Sony HX1
42
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP130
Sports photography with Sony HX1
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
36
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Travel photography features
Sony HX1 Travel photography features
69
environment proof
has bluetooth
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
not so great battery (240 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
48
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (544 grams)
low MP (9MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (240 shots)
39
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX1 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
22
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (544 grams)
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP130 and Sony HX1
 Fujifilm FinePix XP130Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP130 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-01-24 2009-04-22
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 9.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB YesUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 207 grams (0.46 pounds) 544 grams (1.20 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 240 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $171 $47,999