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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony A7c

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Introduced September 2020
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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony A7c Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm S1 vs Sony A7c, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S1 was launched 7 years prior to the A7c which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S1 grades versus the A7c when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Sony A7c

 Fujifilm S1 A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Fujifilm S1

 A7c Fujifilm S1 
IntroducedSeptember 2020January 2014Newer by 81 months
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Sony A7c

 Fujifilm S1 A7c 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 has exterior dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has proportions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 vs the A7c.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and A7c is 60 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and A7c.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A7c will give you more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography factors
Sony A7c Portrait photography factors
56
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1
Street photography with Sony A7c
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (680g)
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S1
Sports photography with Sony A7c
57
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
88
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (740 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography info
Sony A7c Travel photography info
63
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competitors in class (680g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
86
better than average battery power (740 shots)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
resolution is good (24MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7c as a Landscape photography camera
58
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
88
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery power (740 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging info
Sony A7c Vlogging info
57
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (680 grams)
86
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Sony A7c
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Sony Alpha A7c
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2014-01-06 2020-09-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 693
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 122
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 509g (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 740 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $400 $1,800