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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony A230

Portability
56
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony A230 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
  • Launched August 2000
  • New Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Older Model is Sony A200
  • New Model is Sony A290
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Sony A230

 Fujifilm S1 Pro A230 

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 A230 Fujifilm S1 Pro 
LaunchedMay 2009August 2000Fresher by 106 months
Screen size2.7"2"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution230k200kSharper screen (+30k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Sony A230

 Fujifilm S1 Pro A230 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony A230 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Portrait photography advice
Sony A230 Portrait photography advice
47
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (3MP)
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Street photography info
Sony A230 Street photography info
54
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (820g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Sports photography advice
Sony A230 Sports photography advice
36
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Travel photography camera
Sony A230 as a Travel photography camera
46
lighter than others (820 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (3MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
45
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography factors
Sony A230 Landscape photography factors
43
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
51
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Vlogging advice
Sony A230 Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 Pro and Sony A230
 Fujifilm FinePix S1 ProSony Alpha DSLR-A230
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
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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