Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX90V

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and HX90V (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was introduced 4 years prior to the HX90V which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up versus the HX90V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S1 has got external dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Sony HX90V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs the HX90V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and HX90V is 52 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S1 and HX90V.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX90V will give you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.