Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8200

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was announced 13 months later than the Fujifilm S8200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up versus the Fujifilm S8200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Fujifilm FinePix S8200. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Fujifilm S8200 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 features external measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8200 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm S8200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 vs the Fujifilm S8200.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm S8200 is 60 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm S8200.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images but you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm S1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.