Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony A230
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony A230 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
- Launched August 2000
- New Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony A230 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Sony A230, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and A230 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Fujifilm S1 Pro was released 9 years earlier than the A230 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro matches up vs the A230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony A230 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Sony A230
Fujifilm S1 Pro | A230 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Fujifilm S1 Pro
A230 | Fujifilm S1 Pro | |||
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Launched | May 2009 | August 2000 | Fresher by 106 months | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 200k | Sharper screen (+30k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Sony A230
Fujifilm S1 Pro | A230 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 Pro provides 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) and the Sony A230 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Sony A230 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro against the A230.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and A230 is 56 and 69 respectively.
Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and A230.
Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony A230 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1 Pro is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony A230 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
Type | Pro DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2000-08-08 | 2009-05-18 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23 x 15.5mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 356.5mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 3MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3040 x 2016 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 320 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 309 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 200k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 90 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 15.00 m | 10.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/125 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Mic 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 gr (1.81 lbs) | 490 gr (1.08 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 531 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $2,000 | $569 |