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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX1

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2015
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
  • Introduced April 2009
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX1 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm S9800 versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the Fujifilm S9800 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S9800 was revealed 5 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S9800 grades vs the HX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Sony HX1

 Fujifilm S9800 HX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2015April 2009Fresher by 70 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Fujifilm S9800

 HX1 Fujifilm S9800 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony HX1

 Fujifilm S9800 HX1 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9800 has external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 versus the HX1.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9800 and HX1 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9800 and HX1.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S9800 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm S9800 will render greater detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S9800 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9800
Portrait photography with Sony HX1
37
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Street photography information
Sony HX1 Street photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others (670 grams)
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (544 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography details
Sony HX1 Sports photography details
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography factors
Sony HX1 Travel photography factors
57
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (670 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
48
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (544g)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography details
Sony HX1 Landscape photography details
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging factors
Sony HX1 Vlogging factors
57
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of external mic support
heavier than others (670g)
22
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (544 grams)
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Sony HX1
 Fujifilm S9800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm S9800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-14 2009-04-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 9.20 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 544 gr (1.20 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $47,999