Fujifilm X-T100 vs Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X-T100 and the Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro, 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 X-T100 was introduced in May 2018 and Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro was introduced in August 2000. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm X-T100 Highlights

      • 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 200 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 91 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Tilting Screen
      • 2,360k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      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

      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 X-T100 and Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro.

      PROS

      Fujifilm X-T100

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   91 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Light - 448 g (0.99 lb / 15.80 oz)
      •   USB Charging
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Fujifilm X-T100

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 430 shots
      •   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


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

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm X-T100

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.4 Megapixel
      •   Weight - 820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)

      Advantage of Fujifilm X-T100

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-T100 over Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro.

      Fujifilm X-T100 vs Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 24.2 Megapixel vs 16.4 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 200 vs 320
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 vs 3040 x 2016
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,040k dot vs 200k dot
      Live View vs
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 100% vs 90%
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 6.0 fps vs 1.5 fps
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/180 sec vs 1/125 sec
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Average Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) vs USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro vs
      Microphone Input vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Lighter 448 g (0.99 lb / 15.80 oz) vs 820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro over Fujifilm X-T100.

      Fujifilm X-T100 vs Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
      Internal Storage vs 16 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 X-T100 Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm X-T100 Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
        High Native ISO200320
        No Image Stabilization
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm X-T100 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 1,040k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has a 2.0" Fixed screen with 200k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Fujifilm X-T100 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Fujifilm X-T100 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality 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.

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      Fujifilm X-T100 with Tilting screen


      Viewfinder

      Fujifilm X-T100 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. Fujifilm X-T100 has 100% coverage with 0.93x (0.62x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has 90% coverage magnification.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X-T100 features a 24.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 369 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode. 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 240.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 320 - 1,600.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
      Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
      Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm X-T100 can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. 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.


      Lens Mount

      Fujifilm X-T100 has Fujifilm X lens mount and Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has Nikon F lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Fujifilm X-T100 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro nothing can be done. On Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm X-T100 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Fujifilm X-T100

      Fujifilm X-T100 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      Bluetooth on Fujifilm X-T100

      Fujifilm X-T100 has a built-in Bluetooth (version 4.1 LE) which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

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


      Battery

      Fujifilm X-T100 comes with NP-W126S battery pack with battery life of 430 shots and Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro comes with 4 x AA battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm X-T100 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has a single SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I/II card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Fujifilm X-T100 has Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Fujifilm X-T100, and up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro. Fujifilm X-T100 can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps. Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro can shoot continuously up to 1.5 fps.


      Focusing

      Fujifilm X-T100 has Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF) system with 91 focusing points and Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has ..


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.00 m at ISO 100 on Fujifilm X-T100 and 15.00 m on Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Fujifilm X-T100 and 1/125 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm X-T100 body has dimensions of 121 x 83 x 47 mm (4.76 x 3.27 x 1.85") and Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro body has dimensions of 148 x 125 x 80 mm (5.83 x 4.92 x 3.15"). Fujifilm X-T100 weighs 448 g (0.99 lb / 15.80 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro weighs 820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz).

      Fujifilm X-T100

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      121 mm

      83 mm

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      148 mm

      125 mm

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      83 mm

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      125 mm

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      47 mm

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      80 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm X-T100 and Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      Fujifilm X-T100 and Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro 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 X-T100

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      GOOD
      71
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 200k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm X-T100

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      GOOD
      74
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   91 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 430 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      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

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm X-T100

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   91 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 430 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      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

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm X-T100

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      GOOD
      83
      •   91 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      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

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm X-T100

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   91 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 448 g (0.99 lb / 15.80 oz)
      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)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm X-T100

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      GOOD
      82
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 448 g (0.99 lb / 15.80 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 430 shots
      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)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm X-T100 and Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and give them scores of 70 and 50 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 X-T100

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      OVERALL
      70
      OVERALL
      50

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X-T100

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.4 Megapixel
      •   320 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm X-T100

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      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

      Video

      Fujifilm X-T100

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      BAD
      38
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Fujifilm X-T100

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   91 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      75
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm X-T100

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      GOOD
      83
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 2.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 200k dot

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm X-T100

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      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

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm X-T100

      Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 448 g (0.99 lb / 15.80 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 430 shots
      BAD
      38
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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