Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony a5100

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony a5100, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and a5100 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S1 Pro was manufactured 15 years prior to the a5100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro scores vs the a5100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro & Sony Alpha a5100. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 Pro offers exterior measurements 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 a5100 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro against the a5100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and a5100 is 56 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and a5100.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony a5100 to show more detail due to its extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1 Pro will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.