Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Here is a thorough review of the Fujifilm S1 versus Fujifilm S2 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR and they are both created by FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S1 was revealed 11 years later than the Fujifilm S2 Pro and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S1 grades versus the Fujifilm S2 Pro for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 has got outside measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro has proportions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S1 versus Fujifilm S2 Pro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 compared to the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 60 and 56 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S1 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm S1 will provide greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.