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Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-100 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
  • Announced January 2014
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm S1 versus Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was manufactured very close to the SP-100 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S1 grades versus the SP-100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Olympus SP-100

 Fujifilm S1 SP-100 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Fujifilm S1

 SP-100 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Olympus SP-100

 Fujifilm S1 SP-100 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar generation
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1 provides physical 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) and the Olympus SP-100 has measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S1 against the SP-100.

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and SP-100 is 60 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and SP-100.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images however you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-100
56
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1
Street photography with Olympus SP-100
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (680 grams)
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (594g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography highlights
57
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery power (350 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography details
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography details
63
great battery power (350 shots)
weather proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competitors in class (680 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (594 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography highlights
58
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery power (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
47
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Vlogging camera
57
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing mic support
heavier than competitors in class (680 grams)
29
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (594g)
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Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Olympus SP-100
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2014-01-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lb) 594 grams (1.31 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
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 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $400 $400