Fujifilm S1 vs Sony A500

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S1 versus Sony A500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and A500 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S1 was unveiled 4 years later than the A500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up against the A500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1 Gallery & Sony A500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1 provides outer 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 Sony A500 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S1 versus Sony A500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S1 versus the A500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and A500 is 60 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and A500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S1 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm S1 will offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S1 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.