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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
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Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd 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 S8100fd
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 Fujifilm S1 Pro Fujifilm S8100fd 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm S1 Pro 
IntroducedJanuary 2009August 2000More modern by 102 months
Screen sizing2.5"2"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k200kClearer screen (+30k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Fujifilm S8100fd

 Fujifilm S1 Pro Fujifilm S8100fd 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
46
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Street photography info
Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography info
53
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (820g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Sports photography info
Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography info
35
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
32
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography details
Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography details
46
lighter than competition in class (820 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
53
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
35
has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Vlogging details
Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
24
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 Pro and Fujifilm S8100fd
 Fujifilm FinePix S1 ProFujifilm FinePix S8100fd
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