Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro vs Nikon Coolpix P7700

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and the Nikon Coolpix P7700, 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 Nikon Coolpix P7700 was introduced in May 2013. 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

      Nikon Coolpix P7700 Highlights

      • 12.2 MP 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 99 Focus Points (99 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      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 Nikon Coolpix P7700.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 392 g (0.86 lb / 13.83 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      •   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 - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 53
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 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

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.4 Megapixel
      •   Weight - 820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro over Nikon Coolpix P7700.

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro vs Nikon Coolpix P7700
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/1.7-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.4 Megapixel vs 12.2 Megapixel
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) vs

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      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix P7700

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix P7700 over Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro.

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro vs Nikon Coolpix P7700
      Video Capture vs
      Lower Native ISO 320 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 3040 x 2016 vs 4000 x 3000
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Screen Type Fixed vs Fully Articulated
      Larger Screen 2.0" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 200k dot vs 921k dot
      Live View vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 60 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.5 fps vs 8.0 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
      Microphone Input vs
      Lighter 820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz) vs 392 g (0.86 lb / 13.83 oz)
      Internal Storage 16 MB vs 86 MB

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      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 Nikon Coolpix P7700
        Built-in Flash
        Internal Storage16 MB86 MB
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Nikon Coolpix P7700
        Timelapse Recording
        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" Fixed screen with 200k dot resolution and Nikon Coolpix P7700 has a 3.0" Fully Articulated screen with 921k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes Nikon Coolpix P7700 selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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      Nikon Coolpix P7700 with Fully Articulated screen


      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 Nikon Coolpix P7700.

      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. Nikon Coolpix P7700 features a 12.2 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 31.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600 and expands to 80 - 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. Nikon Coolpix P7700 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution.

      Image Stabilization on Nikon Coolpix P7700

      Nikon Coolpix P7700 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 Nikon Coolpix P7700 comes with EN-EL14 battery pack with battery life of 330 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has a single SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I/II card slot. Nikon Coolpix P7700 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 Nikon Coolpix P7700. Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro can shoot continuously up to 1.5 fps. Nikon Coolpix P7700 can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 15.00 m on Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and 10.00 m on Nikon Coolpix P7700. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe to Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and via Shoe Mount to Nikon Coolpix P7700. 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 Nikon Coolpix P7700 body has dimensions of 119 x 73 x 50 mm (4.69 x 2.87 x 1.97"). Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro weighs 820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz) and Nikon Coolpix P7700 weighs 392 g (0.86 lb / 13.83 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      148 mm

      125 mm

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      119 mm

      73 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and Nikon Coolpix P7700

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and Nikon Coolpix P7700 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

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 200k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      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
      63
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      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
      58
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      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
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      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
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 392 g (0.86 lb / 13.83 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      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
      84
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 392 g (0.86 lb / 13.83 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and Nikon Coolpix P7700 and give them scores of 50 and 64 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

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      OVERALL
      50
      OVERALL
      64

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.4 Megapixel
      •   320 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 53

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      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 - 8.0 fps

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

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

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      GOOD
      75
      •   No Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   99 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 2.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 200k dot
      GOOD
      74
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      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
      GOOD
      75
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Nikon Coolpix P7700

      BAD
      38
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 392 g (0.86 lb / 13.83 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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