FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm S1

In this write-up, we are comparing the FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm S1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and Fujifilm S1 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was revealed 4 years prior to the Fujifilm S1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JV100 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the JV100 matches up versus the Fujifilm S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JV100 & Fujifilm FinePix S1. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm JV100 Gallery & Fujifilm S1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JV100 features physical dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Fujifilm S1 has proportions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the JV100 versus the Fujifilm S1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JV100 and Fujifilm S1 is 96 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV100 and Fujifilm S1.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S1 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older JV100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.