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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S8600

Portability
56
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S8600 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
  • Announced August 2000
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
Fujifilm S8600
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Fujifilm S8600

 Fujifilm S1 Pro Fujifilm S8600 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 Fujifilm S8600 Fujifilm S1 Pro 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2000More recent by 163 months
Display sizing3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k200kSharper display (+260k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Fujifilm S8600

 Fujifilm S1 Pro Fujifilm S8600 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S8600 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Portrait photography camera
46
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (3MP)
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Street photography features
Fujifilm S8600 Street photography features
53
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (820 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Sports photography camera
35
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
55
amazing zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (410 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8600
46
lighter than competition (820g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (3MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
63
good battery power (410 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (900mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography details
43
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
46
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery power (410 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Vlogging details
Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging details
9
no video recording
27
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 Pro and Fujifilm S8600
 Fujifilm FinePix S1 ProFujifilm FinePix S8600
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