Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony TX9
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony TX9 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
- Successor is Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Announced July 2010

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony TX9 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony TX9, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm S1 Pro was released 11 years before the TX9 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro matches up vs the TX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Sony TX9
Fujifilm S1 Pro | TX9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Fujifilm S1 Pro
TX9 | Fujifilm S1 Pro | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | ![]() | August 2000 | More recent by 120 months |
Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+1.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 200k | Sharper screen (+722k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Sony TX9
Fujifilm S1 Pro | TX9 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1 Pro comes with external dimensions of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony TX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro vs the TX9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and TX9 is 56 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and TX9.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S1 Pro due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony TX9 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1 Pro will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Category | Pro DSLR | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2000-08-08 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23 x 15.5mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 356.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 3 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3040 x 2016 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 320 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 309 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 200k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 90 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 15.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/125 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 820 grams (1.81 lb) | 149 grams (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $2,000 | $799 |