Fujifilm S1 vs Sony RX100 VII

Following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm S1 and Sony RX100 VII, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S1 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the RX100 VII which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up vs the RX100 VII in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 offers 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 RX100 VII has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S1 and Sony RX100 VII in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1 against the RX100 VII.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and RX100 VII is 60 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and RX100 VII.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S1 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX100 VII will give more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.