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Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8200

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8200 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Launched January 2014
Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8200 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Fujifilm S8200

 Fujifilm S1 Fujifilm S8200 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Fujifilm S1

 Fujifilm S8200 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm S8200

 Fujifilm S1 Fujifilm S8200 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8200 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8200 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8200 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography highlights
56
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1
Street photography with Fujifilm S8200
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (680g)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S8200 as a Sports photography camera
57
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
50
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography factors
63
better than average battery life (350 shots)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than average (680g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (670g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8200
58
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging advice
57
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of mic port
heavier than average (680g)
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others (670g)
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Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm S8200
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Fujifilm FinePix S8200
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Fujifilm FinePix S8200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 lbs) 670g (1.48 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 life 350 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $400 $450