Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A7S II

The following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony A7S II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was launched 3 years prior to the A7S II which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades versus the A7S II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 & Sony Alpha A7S II. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL1000 comes with 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 A7S II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

See the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony A7S II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 compared to the A7S II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and A7S II is 61 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL1000 and A7S II.

All in all, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm SL1000 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm SL1000 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL1000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.