Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony HX5
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37 Features
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33 Features
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
- Launched September 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010
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Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm XF1 and Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and HX5 (1/2.4") offer different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm XF1 was revealed 2 years after the HX5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades against the HX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XF1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Sony HX5
| Fujifilm XF1 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2012 |  | June 2010 | More modern by 28 months |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Fujifilm XF1
| HX5 | Fujifilm XF1 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Sony HX5
| Fujifilm XF1 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XF1 offers external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm XF1 and Sony HX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 versus the HX5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and HX5 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and HX5.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm XF1 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XF1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
| Fujifilm XF1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm XF1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 255g (0.56 pounds) | 200g (0.44 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 49 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 199 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | NP-50 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $380 | $275 |