Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd 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
- Released August 2000
- Renewed by Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
- Introduced January 2009

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview
Following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) and Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm S1 Pro was unveiled 9 years prior to the Fujifilm S8100fd which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro grades vs the Fujifilm S8100fd in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro & Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery & Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Fujifilm S8100fd
Fujifilm S1 Pro | Fujifilm S8100fd |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Fujifilm S1 Pro
Fujifilm S8100fd | Fujifilm S1 Pro | |||
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Introduced | January 2009 | ![]() | August 2000 | More modern by 102 months |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 200k | Clearer screen (+30k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Fujifilm S8100fd
Fujifilm S1 Pro | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 Pro comes with physical dimensions 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 S8100fd has sizing of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro against the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Fujifilm S8100fd is 56 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Fujifilm S8100fd.
To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S1 Pro with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm S8100fd will deliver greater detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1 Pro is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd |
Type | Pro DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2000-08-08 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Compact |
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 | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3040 x 2016 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 320 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 309 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 200 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 90% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 15.00 m | 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/125 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps |
Maximum video resolution | None | 640x480 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 820 gr (1.81 lb) | 405 gr (0.89 lb) |
Dimensions | 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") | 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II | xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $2,000 | $300 |