Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S4800
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S4800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 320 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
- Launched August 2000
- Successor is Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Launched January 2013

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S4800 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Fujifilm S4800, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) and Fujifilm S4800 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm S1 Pro was brought out 13 years earlier than the Fujifilm S4800 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro grades vs the Fujifilm S4800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S4800 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro & Fujifilm FinePix S4800. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery & Fujifilm S4800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Fujifilm S4800
Fujifilm S1 Pro | Fujifilm S4800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Fujifilm S1 Pro
Fujifilm S4800 | Fujifilm S1 Pro | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2000 | Newer by 151 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 200k | Crisper display (+30k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Fujifilm S4800
Fujifilm S1 Pro | Fujifilm S4800 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S4800 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 Pro has got exterior dimensions of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4800 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).
See the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Fujifilm S4800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and the Fujifilm S4800.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Fujifilm S4800 is 56 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S4800 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Fujifilm S4800.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 Pro featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm S4800 will offer greater detail having its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1 Pro is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S4800 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | Fujifilm FinePix S4800 |
Type | Pro DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2000-08-08 | 2013-01-30 |
Physical type | 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 | 3 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3040 x 2016 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 320 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 2cm |
Total lenses | 309 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 200k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 90 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/125s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 820 gr (1.81 pounds) | 518 gr (1.14 pounds) |
Dimensions | 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $2,000 | $229 |