Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon Z7

Following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon Z7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S1 was launched 5 years prior to the Z7 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S1 grades against the Z7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Nikon Z7. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Nikon Z7 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 comes with external measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Nikon Z7 has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon Z7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1 versus the Z7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and Z7 is 60 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and Z7.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon Z7 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.