Fujifilm S1 vs Samsung WB700

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S1 and Samsung WB700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was announced 3 years later than the WB700 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1 scores vs the WB700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1 offers external 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) whilst the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S1 and Samsung WB700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 versus the WB700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and WB700 is 60 and 98 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and WB700.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm S1 to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.