Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro vs Fujifilm X10

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm X10
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and the Fujifilm X10, 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 X10 was introduced in July 2012. 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 X10 Highlights

      • 12 MP 2/3-inch EXR-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points (49 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.80" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 10.0 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 X10
      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 X10.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm X10

      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/1000 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm X10

      •   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
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 50
      •   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 - 270 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 X10

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.4 Megapixel
      •   Weight - 820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

      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 X10.

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro vs Fujifilm X10
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 2/3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.4 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 90% vs 85%

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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

      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

      Nikon P7700
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.2 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm X10

      Fujifilm X10
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X10 over Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro.

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro vs Fujifilm X10
      Video Capture vs
      Lower Native ISO 320 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 3040 x 2016 vs 4000 x 3000
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 2.0" vs 2.80"
      Higher Resolution Screen 200k dot vs 460k dot
      Live View vs
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.5 fps vs 10.0 fps
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/125 sec vs 1/1000 sec
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Average 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 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
      Orientation Sensor vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm X10.

      Fujifilm X30
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm X20
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm X70
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Panasonic GX850
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Olympus Tough-3000
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Sony RX100
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      1-inch

      20.2 MP

      Sigma DP1
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      APS-C

      5 MP

      Fujifilm Z70
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.2 MP

      Pentax Q10
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.4 MP

      Fujifilm Real 3D W1
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Sony HX90V
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.2 MP

      Samsung ST600
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.2 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 X10
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Fujifilm X10
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen200k dot460k dot
        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 X10 has a 2.80" screen with 460k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderFujifilm X10 has a built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinder. Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has 90% coverage magnification and Fujifilm X10 has 85% coverage magnification.

      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 X10 features a 12 megapixel 2/3-inch EXR-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 8.8 x 6.6 mm and a total area of 43.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 12,800 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 X10 is equipped with EXR processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution.

      Image Stabilization on Fujifilm X10

      Fujifilm X10 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 X10 comes with NP-50 battery pack with battery life of 270 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has a single SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I/II card slot. Fujifilm X10 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 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X10. Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro can shoot continuously up to 1.5 fps. Fujifilm X10 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 15.00 m on Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and 9.00 m on Fujifilm X10. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe to Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and via Shoe Mount to Fujifilm X10. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/125 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and 1/1000 sec on Fujifilm X10.

      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 X10 body has dimensions of 117 x 70 x 57 mm (4.61 x 2.76 x 2.24"). Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro weighs 820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz) and Fujifilm X10 weighs 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm X10

      148 mm

      125 mm

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      117 mm

      70 mm

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      80 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and Fujifilm X10

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and Fujifilm X10 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 X10

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 200k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm X10

      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
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm X10

      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
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm X10

      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
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/1000 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm X10

      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)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm X10

      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)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and Fujifilm X10 and give them scores of 50 and 62 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 X10

      OVERALL
      50
      OVERALL
      62

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm X10

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.4 Megapixel
      •   320 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 50

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm X10

      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
      GOOD
      73
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/1000 sec

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm X10

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

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm X10

      GOOD
      75
      •   No Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm X10

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 2.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 200k dot
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm X10

      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
      60
      •   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 X10

      BAD
      38
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots


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