Fujifilm X-S1 vs Fujifilm X70

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Fujifilm X70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are built by FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and Fujifilm X70 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was announced 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm X70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X70 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up vs the Fujifilm X70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-S1 & Fujifilm X70. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Fujifilm X70 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S1 offers external measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X70 has specifications of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Fujifilm X70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 against the Fujifilm X70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and Fujifilm X70 is 52 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Fujifilm X70.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm X70 will give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.