Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX30V

Here is a in depth review of the Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and HX30V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was released 3 months prior to the HX30V and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up versus the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S1 provides outside measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony HX30V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus the HX30V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and HX30V is 52 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S1 and HX30V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX30V will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively.