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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Fujifilm X100V

Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Fujifilm X100V front
Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Fujifilm X100V Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Announced November 2011
Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X100F
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Fujifilm X100V Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Fujifilm X100V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are built by FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was launched 9 years earlier than the Fujifilm X100V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X100V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up vs the Fujifilm X100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Fujifilm X100V

 Fujifilm X-S1 Fujifilm X100V 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Fujifilm X-S1

 Fujifilm X100V Fujifilm X-S1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020November 2011Newer by 99 months
Screen resolution1620k460kSharper screen (+1160k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Fujifilm X100V

 Fujifilm X-S1 Fujifilm X100V 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Fujifilm X100V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 provides exterior measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Fujifilm X100V has dimensions of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") having a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs the Fujifilm X100V.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Fujifilm X100V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and Fujifilm X100V is 52 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Fujifilm X100V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Fujifilm X100V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Fujifilm X100V.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm X100V will render extra detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-S1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Fujifilm X100V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Fujifilm X100V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Fujifilm X100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X100V as a Portrait photography camera
46
has manual focus
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
82
manual focus
high sensor resolution (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography info
Fujifilm X100V Street photography info
52
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than others (920g)
74
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather proof
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (478 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography features
Fujifilm X100V Sports photography features
44
excellent zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
74
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high sensor resolution (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (420 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X100V as a Travel photography camera
43
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (624mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (920 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
great battery pack (420 CIPA)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
high sensor resolution (26MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (478 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography information
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
missing Timelapse mode
73
manual focus
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
high sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery pack (420 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X100V Vlogging advice
26
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (920g)
35
good max aperture (f2.0)
has touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (478 grams)
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Fujifilm X100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Fujifilm X100V
 Fujifilm X-S1Fujifilm X100V
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm X-S1 Fujifilm X100V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-11-24 2020-02-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR X-Processor Pro 4
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6240 x 4160
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 12800 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-624mm (26.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.52x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920g (2.03 lb) 478g (1.05 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 216 not tested
Other
Battery life - 420 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $399 $1,399