Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm X-E1

Following is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus Fujifilm X-E1, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S1 Pro was revealed 13 years before the Fujifilm X-E1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro grades against the Fujifilm X-E1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and Fujifilm X-E1. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery and Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 Pro provides external dimensions of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-E1 has proportions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and the Fujifilm X-E1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Fujifilm X-E1 is 56 and 85 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Fujifilm X-E1.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X-E1 to produce greater detail because of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1 Pro will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.