Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S8600
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S8600 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
- Announced August 2000
- Newer Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
- Released January 2014

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S8600 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus Fujifilm S8600, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) and Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm S1 Pro was launched 14 years before the Fujifilm S8600 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro scores versus the Fujifilm S8600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S8600 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery and Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Fujifilm S8600
Fujifilm S1 Pro | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Fujifilm S1 Pro
Fujifilm S8600 | Fujifilm S1 Pro | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2000 | More recent by 163 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 200k | Sharper display (+260k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Fujifilm S8600
Fujifilm S1 Pro | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S8600 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 Pro comes with outer measurements of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8600 has dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus Fujifilm S8600 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and the Fujifilm S8600.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Fujifilm S8600 is 56 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S8600 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Fujifilm S8600.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S1 Pro due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm S8600 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1 Pro is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | Fujifilm FinePix S8600 |
Type | Pro DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2000-08-08 | 2014-01-06 |
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 area | 356.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 3 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3040 x 2016 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 320 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-900mm (36.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 7cm |
Number of lenses | 309 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 200 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 90% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 15.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/125 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 820 grams (1.81 pounds) | 450 grams (0.99 pounds) |
Dimensions | 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") | 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 410 images |
Battery style | - | AA |
Battery model | 4 x AA | 3 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $2,000 | $200 |