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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony WX500

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony WX350
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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony WX500 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Fujifilm S1 vs Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was announced 15 months before the WX500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S1 scores vs the WX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Sony WX500

 Fujifilm S1 WX500 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Fujifilm S1

 WX500 Fujifilm S1 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2014Newer by 15 months
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Sony WX500

 Fujifilm S1 WX500 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1 comes with 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) while the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S1 vs Sony WX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 against the WX500.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and WX500 is 60 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and WX500.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX500 to produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1
Portrait photography with Sony WX500
56
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
39
good MP (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography highlights
Sony WX500 Street photography highlights
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others (680g)
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (236 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S1
Sports photography with Sony WX500
57
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography advice
Sony WX500 Travel photography advice
63
better than average battery (350 shots)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
heavier than others (680g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
great battery pack (360 shots)
lighter than average in class (236 grams)
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography information
Sony WX500 Landscape photography information
58
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery (350 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
49
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
great battery pack (360 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging advice
Sony WX500 Vlogging advice
57
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others (680g)
35
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (236g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Sony WX500
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2015-04-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 pounds) 236 gr (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 360 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $400 $348