Fujifilm SL1000 vs Fujifilm X-S1

Following is a complete review of the Fujifilm SL1000 and Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was manufactured 14 months after the Fujifilm X-S1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Fujifilm X-S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery and Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL1000 enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") along with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-S1 has measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

See the Fujifilm SL1000 and Fujifilm X-S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 compared to the Fujifilm X-S1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and Fujifilm X-S1 is 61 and 52 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Fujifilm X-S1.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm SL1000 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm SL1000 will give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm SL1000 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.