Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm XF1

Following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm XF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S1 was announced 16 months after the Fujifilm XF1 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm XF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S1 grades against the Fujifilm XF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Fujifilm XF1. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1 provides exterior measurements 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 XF1 has specifications of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm XF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1 against the Fujifilm XF1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm XF1 is 60 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm XF1.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S1 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm S1 will resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S1 provides a benefit in sensor technology.