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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony HX1

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X100F
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
  • Revealed April 2009
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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony HX1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm X100V and Sony HX1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X100V was manufactured 10 years after the HX1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X100V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X100V scores vs the HX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Sony HX1

 Fujifilm X100V HX1 
RevealedFebruary 2020April 2009More modern by 132 months
Screen resolution1620k230kCrisper screen (+1390k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Fujifilm X100V

 HX1 Fujifilm X100V 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Sony HX1

 Fujifilm X100V HX1 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X100V comes with physical dimensions of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") having a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X100V and Sony HX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X100V vs the HX1.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100V and HX1 is 79 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100V and HX1.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100V because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X100V will deliver extra detail due to its extra 17MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X100V provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
great megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low MP (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X100V
Street photography with Sony HX1
74
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather proof
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (478 grams)
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Sports photography factors
Sony HX1 Sports photography factors
74
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
great megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (420 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
36
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Travel photography highlights
Sony HX1 Travel photography highlights
76
better than average battery (420 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
great megapixels (26MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (478g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
48
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (544g)
low MP (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography factors
Sony HX1 Landscape photography factors
73
focusing manually
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
great megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery (420 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
39
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Vlogging information
Sony HX1 Vlogging information
35
good max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (478 grams)
22
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1440 x 1080 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than average in class (544 grams)
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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Sony HX1
 Fujifilm X100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-02-04 2009-04-22
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro 4 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 125
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 9.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1440x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 478 gr (1.05 lbs) 544 gr (1.20 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 420 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,399 $47,999