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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm SL1000

Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm SL1000 Key Specs

Fujifilm IS Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2007
Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm SL1000 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm SL1000, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the Fujifilm IS Pro (APS-C) and Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm IS Pro was revealed 6 years earlier than the Fujifilm SL1000 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm IS Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm IS Pro scores against the Fujifilm SL1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm IS Pro over the Fujifilm SL1000

 Fujifilm IS Pro Fujifilm SL1000 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Fujifilm IS Pro

 Fujifilm SL1000 Fujifilm IS Pro 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2007Newer by 66 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm IS Pro and Fujifilm SL1000

 Fujifilm IS Pro Fujifilm SL1000 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm SL1000 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm IS Pro features exterior dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL1000 has dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm SL1000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm IS Pro versus the Fujifilm SL1000.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm SL1000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm IS Pro and Fujifilm SL1000 is 55 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm SL1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm IS Pro and Fujifilm SL1000.

Plainly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm IS Pro having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm SL1000 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm IS Pro is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm SL1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm IS Pro
Street photography with Fujifilm SL1000
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (920 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
56
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (659g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Sports photography advice
Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography advice
47
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Travel photography details
Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography details
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lighter than average in class (920g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (659 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm SL1000 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Vlogging features
Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging features
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no video shooting
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (659 grams)
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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm IS Pro and Fujifilm SL1000
 Fujifilm FinePix IS ProFujifilm FinePix SL1000
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2007-07-13 2013-01-07
Body design Large SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4256 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range - 0cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m -
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920 grams (2.03 pounds) 659 grams (1.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 350 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $600