Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Fujifilm.

Type of camera

Fujifilm GFX 50S II is a Mirrorless camera while Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 50S II has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm GFX 50S II has a 51 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has 3 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Fujifilm GFX 50S II has a 734 % larger resolution than Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Fujifilm GFX 50S II has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro. Fujifilm GFX 50S II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has 320 to 1600.

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 50S II can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro can shoot up to 1,5 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Fujifilm GFX 50S II. Unfortunately Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro does not support recording movies and movie clips.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II weighs 900 gr (equal to 1.98 lb) which is 10% heavier than Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and its 820 gr (or 1.81 lb).

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Name	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Fujifilm
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Release Year	2021	2000
Release Date	2021-09-02	2000-01-31
MSRP	3999 USD	N/A
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Camera Type	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Sensor Size	Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm)	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CCD
Resolution	8256 x 6192 pixels	3040 x 2016 pixels
Megapixels	51 MP	3 MP
Image Processor	X-Processor 4
Image	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
ISO Range	100 - 12800	320 - 1600
White Balance Presets	7	7
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	Yes (Sensor-Shift)	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	6.5 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW + TIFF	TIFF
Optics & Focus	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous
Focus Points	425	N/A
Lens Mount	Fujifilm G See Compatible Lenses	Nikon F See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	Medium Format 0.79x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 19 mm 50 mm becomes 40 mm 100 mm becomes 79 mm 200 mm becomes 158 mm	APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Articulated LCD	Tilting	N/A
Screen size	3”	2”
Screen dots	2360000	200000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	N/A
Live view	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	90%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.61× (0.77× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	3690000	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Frames per second	3 fps	1,5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	3600 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/2000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	15 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot Average
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Video recording	Yes	No
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	N/A
Video resolution	1920 x 1080	N/A
Built-in Microphone	Yes	No
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash
Connectivity	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
HDMI Output	Yes	No
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)	No
Remote Control	Supported (no further information)	Optional
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm GFX 50S II	Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	AA
Battery Details	NP-W235 lithium-ion battery & charger	AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended) + 2 x CR123A lithium
Battery Life (CIPA)	440 shots	N/A
Width	150 mm	148 mm
Height	104 mm	125 mm
Depth	87 mm	80 mm
Weight	900 gram	820 gram