Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony A35

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony A35, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and A35 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S1 Pro was unveiled 12 years earlier than the A35 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro scores against the A35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 Pro comes with exterior measurements 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 A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Sony A35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and the A35.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and A35 is 56 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and A35.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A35 to offer extra detail having an extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1 Pro is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.