Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm X-T2

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm X-T2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are created by FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S1 was released 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-T2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up against the Fujifilm X-T2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1 & Fujifilm X-T2. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1 Gallery & Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1 enjoys outside dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T2 has specifications of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S1 and the Fujifilm X-T2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm X-T2 is 60 and 76 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm X-T2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S1 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm X-T2 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.