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Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Fujifilm X-A3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm X-A3 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A5
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Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm X-A3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S1 was released 3 years prior to the Fujifilm X-A3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-A3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 Fujifilm S1 Fujifilm X-A3 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Fujifilm S1

 Fujifilm X-A3 Fujifilm S1 
LaunchedAugust 2016January 2014Fresher by 32 months
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm X-A3

 Fujifilm S1 Fujifilm X-A3 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 offers outside dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-A3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm X-A3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S1 compared to the Fujifilm X-A3.

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm X-A3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm X-A3 is 60 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm X-A3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm X-A3.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm X-A3 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm X-A3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A3
56
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography details
Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography details
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (680g)
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography highlights
57
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
65
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
good battery life (410 per charge)
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography advice
63
good battery pack (350 shots)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
heavier than others (680 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
88
good battery life (410 per charge)
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography advice
58
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (410 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-A3 as a Vlogging camera
57
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others (680g)
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm X-A3
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Fujifilm X-A3
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Fujifilm X-A3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-01-06 2016-08-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 77
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 54
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680g (1.50 lbs) 339g (0.75 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 410 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $400 $480