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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Announced November 2011
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Successor is Sony HX200V
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and HX100V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-S1 was launched 2 months after the HX100V so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores versus the HX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Sony HX100V

 Fujifilm X-S1 HX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Fujifilm X-S1

 HX100V Fujifilm X-S1 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony HX100V

 Fujifilm X-S1 HX100V 
IntroducedNovember 2011October 2011Same generation
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S1 comes with exterior dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 against the HX100V.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and HX100V is 52 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S1 and HX100V.

To sum up, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX100V will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX100V Portrait photography highlights
46
manual focus
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography factors
Sony HX100V Street photography factors
52
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition (920 grams)
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX100V Sports photography highlights
44
excellent zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
has no phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Travel photography with Sony HX100V
43
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (624mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (920 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (577 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Landscape photography with Sony HX100V
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
missing Timelapse mode
47
manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S1
Vlogging with Sony HX100V
26
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (920 grams)
25
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average in class (577 grams)
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony HX100V
 Fujifilm X-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-11-24 2011-10-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-624mm (26.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 12.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 grams (2.03 pounds) 577 grams (1.27 pounds)
Dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 216 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-95 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $399 $429