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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony TX1

Portability
56
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony TX1 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
  • Introduced August 2000
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony TX1 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus Sony TX1, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S1 Pro was released 10 years prior to the TX1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro matches up versus the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Sony TX1

 Fujifilm S1 Pro TX1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 TX1 Fujifilm S1 Pro 
IntroducedAugust 2009August 2000More recent by 109 months
Screen dimensions3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution230k200kCrisper screen (+30k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Sony TX1

 Fujifilm S1 Pro TX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 Pro offers exterior measurements of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus Sony TX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and the TX1.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and TX1 is 56 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and TX1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S1 Pro due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony TX1 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1 Pro is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Portrait photography details
Sony TX1 Portrait photography details
47
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Street photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Street photography camera
54
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (820g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Sports photography details
Sony TX1 Sports photography details
36
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography advice
Sony TX1 Travel photography advice
46
lighter than average (820g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography information
Sony TX1 Landscape photography information
43
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
31
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S1 Pro
Vlogging with Sony TX1
9
no video
28
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 Pro and Sony TX1
 Fujifilm FinePix S1 ProSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2000-08-08 2009-08-06
Physical type Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3040 x 2016 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 320 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 8cm
Total lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 200k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 15.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 820 grams (1.81 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $2,000 $350