Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A7R

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A7R, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and A7R (36MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was introduced 13 months prior to the A7R which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up vs the A7R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 & Sony Alpha A7R. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL1000 has external measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 against the A7R.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and A7R is 61 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL1000 and A7R.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm SL1000 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A7R will deliver more detail using its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL1000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.