Fujifilm FinePix
HS10
 vs
Sony Cyber-shot
DSC-HX1

Updated (February, 2011): Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR vs Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Fujifilm FinePix HS10

74
"Dual Image Stabilizer"
dpreview.com | talking about the HS10's image-stabilization
"The HS10 offers DSLR-like look and feel and an impressive feature set including the longest zoom in this test but the camera struggles (more than some others) in low light."
dpreview.com | talking about the HS10's overall-performance

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm FinePix HS10

Movie format
 Full HD
1080p @ 30fps
High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
1,000 fps
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
6,400 ISO
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

62

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

Size
 Really small
Prosumer size 115x83x92 mm
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
Fastest shutter speed
 Fast shutter speed
1/4000 of a second
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
30 seconds

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm HS10
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 1,000 fps vs None
Help
 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Zoom Significantly more zoom 30x vs 20x
Help
 Around 2.5x more zoom
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle 24 mm vs 28 mm
Help
 More than 10% better wide angle
True resolution Much higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 8.1 MP
Help
 Capture more than 20% more detail in your photos
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 1440 x 1080 @ 30fps
Help
 Shoots high resolution Full HD (1080p) video
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
Help
 The HS10's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
Help
 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Sensor size Larger sensor 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/2.7" 5.6x4.2mm
Help
 More than 20% larger sensor
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
Help
 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Fujifilm FinePix HS10 Learn more about
the Fujifilm HS10

Advantages of the Sony DSC-HX1
Size Much smaller 115x83x92 mm vs 131x91x126 mm
Help
 More than 40% smaller
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Sensor shift
Help
 Less risk of blur
Thickness Significantly thinner 3.6" vs 5"
Help
 Around 30% thinner
Weight Lighter 544 g vs 666 g
Help
 Around 20% lighter
Shutter lag Slightly less shutter lag 230 ms vs 450 ms
Help
 Around 50% less delay when taking photos
Lowest price Cheaper $355.00 vs $495.57
Help
 The best price we've seen is $141 cheaper (around 30% less)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 Learn more about
the Sony DSC-HX1
vs

recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Fujifilm FinePix HS10 Fujifilm FinePix HS10
74 vs 62
Explain scores
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Fujifilm FinePix HS10.

performance Which camera has better performance? Cast your vote!

FujifilmFinePix HS10
 Fujifilm FinePix HS10 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX1
Uses Travel score Travel
On holiday or vacation
9
6
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Sports score Sports
Fast action, sometimes indoors
12
7
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Features Low light image quality Low light image quality
Lack of noise, sharp details
11
4
Vote Vote
Color accuracy Color accuracy
White balance in varied lighting
10
4
Vote Vote
Autofocus peformance Still image focusing
Speed and accuracy
10
3
Vote Vote
Autofocus performance Video focusing
Speed and accuracy
11
4
Vote Vote
Manual controls Manual settings
How quickly and easily you can change settings
11
2
Vote Vote
Performance Image stabilization
Ability to reduce blur from hand shake
8
3
Vote Vote
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similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
Zoom Great zoom Help
HS10:30x
DSC-HX1:20x
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.8
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
10 fps
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
1 cm
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Fastest shutter speed Very fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
30 seconds
Weight Heavy Help
HS10:666 g
DSC-HX1:544 g
Thickness Quite thick Help
HS10:5"
DSC-HX1:3.6"
Lowest price Very expensive Help
HS10:$495.57
DSC-HX1:$355.00
Light sensitivity (boost) No boost ISO Help
Lacks boost light sensitivity
Size Large Help
HS10:131x91x126 mm
DSC-HX1:115x83x92 mm
Screen resolution Low resolution screens Help
230k dots

Compared to recent super zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS20

Super zoom

$310 - $475
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the FinePix HS20 vs the FinePix HS10
Compare the FinePix HS20 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$339 - $350
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the FinePix HS10
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Super zoom

$428
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
GPS Has a built-in GPS
Wide angle Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the FinePix HS10
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Nikon Coolpix P100

Nikon Coolpix P100

Super zoom
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Compare the Coolpix P100 vs the FinePix HS10
Compare the Coolpix P100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Fujifilm FinePix S4000

Fujifilm FinePix S4000

Super zoom

$202 - $225
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost light sensitivity
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Compare the FinePix S4000 vs the FinePix HS10
Compare the FinePix S4000 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Super zoom

$420
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot SX30 IS vs the FinePix HS10
Compare the PowerShot SX30 IS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Nikon Coolpix L120

Nikon Coolpix L120

Super zoom

$227 - $230
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Size Is slightly smaller
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Compare the Coolpix L120 vs the FinePix HS10
Compare the Coolpix L120 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

Fujifilm FinePix HS10 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

Super zoom

$753
Size Significantly smaller
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Compare the PowerShot SX1 IS vs the FinePix HS10
Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Super zoom

$643 - $754
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen
High-speed framerate Lower speed movies
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the FinePix HS30 EXR vs the FinePix HS10
Fujifilm FinePix S4500

Fujifilm FinePix S4500

Super zoom

$289 - $368
Size Significantly smaller
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the FinePix S4500 vs the FinePix HS10

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Super zoom

$400
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Supports RAW Shoots RAW
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ35 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

appearance

Fujifilm FinePix HS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Fujifilm FinePix HS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Fujifilm FinePix HS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

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Luiza (11:36 AM, February 05, 2011)
can i use ring flash in fuji hs10?