Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro vs Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and the Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro was introduced in August 2000 and Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR was introduced in April 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Highlights

      • 16.4 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 320 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.0" 200k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 1.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2-inch EXR-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.50" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      •   No Video Capture
      •   320 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 2.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 200k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   Low Flash Sync Speed - 1/125 sec
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.4 Megapixel
      •   Weight - 820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm S1 Pro
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro over Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR.

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro vs Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.4 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      RAW Support vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs

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      Fujifilm S2 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Fujifilm S1
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.4 MP

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Fujifilm S3 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.8 MP

      Panasonic S5 II X
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm IS Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Nikon B500
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm X10
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Sony NEX-5R
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Pentax K20D
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      APS-C

      14.6 MP

      Fujifilm X-T100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      Fujifilm Z900EXR
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR over Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro.

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro vs Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR
      Video Capture vs
      Lower Native ISO 320 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 3040 x 2016 vs 4608 x 3456
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 2.0" vs 3.50"
      Higher Resolution Screen 200k dot vs 460k dot
      Live View vs
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.5 fps vs 3.0 fps
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output vs Mini
      Lighter 820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz) vs 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)
      Internal Storage 16 MB vs 63 MB
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Fujifilm Z1000EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm Z800EXR
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      1/2-inch

      12.0 MP

      Fujifilm Z110
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Fujifilm Z700EXR
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      1/2-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm Z300
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR
        Built-in Flash
        Internal Storage16 MB63 MB
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen200k dot460k dot
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.5 fps3.0 fps
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has a 2.0" screen with 200k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR has a 3.50" screen with 460k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.


      Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder on Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 90% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro features a 16.4 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23 x 15.5 mm and a total area of 356.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 320 - 1,600. Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR features a 16 megapixel 1/2-inch EXR-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.4 x 4.8 mm and a total area of 23 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro can take pictures up to 3040 x 2016 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2340 x 1536, 1440 x 960 with 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR is equipped with EXR processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 1840, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 1536, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro comes with 4 x AA battery pack and Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR comes with NP-45A battery pack with battery life of 220 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has a single SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I/II card slot. Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro, and up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR. Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro can shoot continuously up to 1.5 fps. Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 15.00 m on Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and 3.00 m on Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR. Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/125 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro body has dimensions of 148 x 125 x 80 mm (5.83 x 4.92 x 3.15") and Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR body has dimensions of 101 x 59 x 18 mm (3.98 x 2.32 x 0.71"). Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro weighs 820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR weighs 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

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      101 mm

      59 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 200k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      POOR
      50
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 200k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      GOOD
      77
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      POOR
      49
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 200k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      75
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Small Screen - 2.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 200k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Flash Sync Speed - 1/125 sec
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      GOOD
      72
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 200k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      GOOD
      72
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 200k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR and give them scores of 50 and 60 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      60

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.4 Megapixel
      •   320 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      52
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      POOR
      49
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   Low Flash Sync Speed - 1/125 sec
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      GOOD
      75
      •   No Face Detection
      GOOD
      82
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 2.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 200k dot
      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      BAD
      34
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      BAD
      38
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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