Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was manufactured 9 months later than the Fujifilm X-S1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores versus the Fujifilm X-S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Fujifilm X-S1. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F800EXR comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-S1 has specifications of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Fujifilm X-S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus the Fujifilm X-S1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm X-S1 is 90 and 52 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm X-S1.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm F800EXR will produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F800EXR is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.