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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony W650

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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 W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony W650 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm S1 versus Sony W650, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S1 was launched 2 years later than the W650 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up versus the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Sony W650

 Fujifilm S1 W650 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 25 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Fujifilm S1

 W650 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Sony W650

 Fujifilm S1 W650 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1 has got outer dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S1 versus Sony W650 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S1 and the W650.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and W650 is 60 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 and W650.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm S1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1
Portrait photography with Sony W650
56
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography factors
Sony W650 Street photography factors
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (680 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography factors
Sony W650 Sports photography factors
57
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery power (350 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1
Travel photography with Sony W650
63
good battery power (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competitors in class (680g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1
Landscape photography with Sony W650
58
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery power (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging info
Sony W650 Vlogging info
57
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (680 grams)
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Sony W650
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-06 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 220 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $400 $140