Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm X100

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm X100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S1 was brought out 2 years later than the Fujifilm X100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S1 grades versus the Fujifilm X100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1 & Fujifilm FinePix X100. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Gallery & Fujifilm X100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 features outside measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X100 has proportions of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm X100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1 against the Fujifilm X100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm X100 is 60 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm X100.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S1 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm S1 will give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.