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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S4200

Portability
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Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S4200 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Released August 2000
  • Renewed by Fujifilm S2 Pro
Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus Fujifilm S4200, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) and Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S1 Pro was unveiled 12 years prior to the Fujifilm S4200 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro grades vs the Fujifilm S4200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Fujifilm S4200

 Fujifilm S1 Pro Fujifilm S4200 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 Fujifilm S4200 Fujifilm S1 Pro 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2000More recent by 138 months
Display sizing3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution230k200kCrisper display (+30k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Fujifilm S4200

 Fujifilm S1 Pro Fujifilm S4200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 Pro provides exterior measurements of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4200 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus Fujifilm S4200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus the Fujifilm S4200.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Fujifilm S4200 is 56 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Fujifilm S4200.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S1 Pro having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm S4200 will produce greater detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1 Pro will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S4200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low MP (3MP)
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
Street photography with Fujifilm S4200
54
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (820 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (543g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography highlights
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography information
Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography information
46
lighter than competitors (820 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (3 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
54
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (543g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging highlights
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can't shoot video
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than others in class (543 grams)
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 Pro and Fujifilm S4200
 Fujifilm FinePix S1 ProFujifilm FinePix S4200
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S4200
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2000-08-08 2012-01-05
Body design Large SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3040 x 2016 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 320 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Total lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 200k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 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 820 grams (1.81 lb) 543 grams (1.20 lb)
Dimensions 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 - 300 photos
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $2,000 $200