Fujifilm S1 vs Sony RX10 III

Here is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm S1 and Sony RX10 III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S1 was manufactured 3 years before the RX10 III and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S1 scores against the RX10 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 has exterior 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 Sony RX10 III has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S1 and Sony RX10 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 against the RX10 III.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and RX10 III is 60 and 53 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and RX10 III.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S1 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 III will give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.