Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX5
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX5 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and HX5 (1/2.4") use different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was introduced 19 months after the HX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores against the HX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Sony HX5
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | HX5 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR
HX5 | Fujifilm Z1000EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony HX5
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | HX5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus the HX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and HX5.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will deliver extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm Z1000EXR should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 9cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 157 grams (0.35 lbs) | 200 grams (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-45A | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $0 | $275 |