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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony a1

Portability
56
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
93
Overall
85

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony a1 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
  • Updated by Fujifilm S2 Pro
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Released January 2021
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony a1 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Sony a1, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and a1 (50MP) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S1 Pro was unveiled 21 years prior to the a1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro scores versus the a1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Sony a1

 Fujifilm S1 Pro a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 a1 Fujifilm S1 Pro 
ReleasedJanuary 2021August 2000More modern by 249 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1440k200kCrisper display (+1240k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Sony a1

 Fujifilm S1 Pro a1 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1 Pro features outer dimensions of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Sony a1 has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Sony a1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro compared to the a1.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony a1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and a1 is 56 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and a1.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S1 Pro with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony a1 will offer you greater detail having an extra 47MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1 Pro is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Portrait photography info
Sony a1 Portrait photography info
46
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution (3MP)
88
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/400 seconds)
great sensor resolution (50MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Street photography information
Sony a1 Street photography information
53
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (820 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Sports photography information
Sony a1 Sports photography information
35
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (3MP)
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (50 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (530 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography factors
Sony a1 Travel photography factors
46
lighter than others in class (820g)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low resolution (3 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
73
better than average battery power (530 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
great sensor resolution (50 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography highlights
Sony a1 Landscape photography highlights
43
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (3MP)
no Timelapse function
88
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (50 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery power (530 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Vlogging advice
Sony a1 Vlogging advice
9
no video shooting
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video res high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
comes with mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 Pro and Sony a1
 Fujifilm FinePix S1 ProSony Alpha a1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Sony Alpha a1
Category Pro DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2000-08-08 2021-01-26
Physical type Large SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 50MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3040 x 2016 8640 x 5760
Highest native ISO 1600 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 320 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Sony E
Available lenses 309 133
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 200 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,437 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 90% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125 seconds 1/400 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution None 7680x4320
Video format - XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 820 gr (1.81 pounds) 737 gr (1.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
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 - 530 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Two
Cost at launch $2,000 $6,498