Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8500

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S1 versus Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was manufactured 13 months later than the Fujifilm S8500 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1 grades vs the Fujifilm S8500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1 & Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1 Gallery & Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 offers physical dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8500 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 against the Fujifilm S8500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm S8500 is 60 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm S8500.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of files however you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm S1 will have a benefit in sensor technology.