Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro vs Nikon D7000

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and Nikon D7000. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D7000 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D7000 has a "Nikon DX"-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 FinePix S1 Pro has a 3 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D7000 has 16,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Nikon D7000 has a 162 % 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

Nikon D7000 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro. Nikon D7000 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 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 FinePix S1 Pro
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D7000

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro can shoot up to 1,5 pictures per seconds and Nikon D7000 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Nikon D7000. Sadly, the Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro does not support this.

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 FinePix S1 Pro weighs 820 gr (equal to 1.81 lb) which is 5% heavier than Nikon D7000 and its 780 gr (or 1.72 lb).

Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro vs Nikon D7000 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and Nikon D7000, 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 FinePix S1 Pro	Nikon D7000
Name	Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro	Nikon D7000
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Nikon
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro	Nikon D7000
Release Year	2000	2010
Release Date	2000-01-31	2010-09-15
MSRP	N/A	1200 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro	Nikon D7000
Camera Type	DSLR	DSLR
Sensor	Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro	Nikon D7000
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm) Also known as "DX"
Sensor Type	CCD	CMOS
Resolution	3040 x 2016 pixels	4928 x 3264 pixels
Megapixels	3 MP	16,2 MP
Image Processor		EXPEED 2
Image	Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro	Nikon D7000
ISO Range	320 - 1600	100 - 25600
White Balance Presets	7	12
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	TIFF	RAW
Optics & Focus	Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro	Nikon D7000
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	N/A	39
Lens Mount	Nikon F See Compatible Lenses	Nikon F See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	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	DX / APS-C (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 FinePix S1 Pro	Nikon D7000
Articulated LCD	N/A	Fixed
Screen size	2”	3”
Screen dots	200000	921000
Touch screen	No	No
Screen type	N/A	TFT LCD monitor
Live view	No	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentaprism)	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	90%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification		0.95× (0.63× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro	Nikon D7000
Frames per second	1,5 fps	6 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/2000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	15 meters	12 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	Yes
Metering modes		Multi Center Weighted Spot Average
Exposure Compensation	+/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro	Nikon D7000
Video recording	No	Yes
Video format	N/A	MPEG4 H.264
Video resolution	N/A	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone	No	Yes
Built-in Speakers	No	Yes
Storage	Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro	Nikon D7000
Memory Card	Compact Flash	SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro	Nikon D7000
HDMI Output	No	Yes
Microphone Port	No	Yes
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	No	Yes Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control	Optional	Yes (Optional, wired or wireless)
GPS	No	Yes Optional
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro	Nikon D7000
Enviromentally sealed	No	Yes
Battery	AA	Battery Pack
Battery Details	AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended) + 2 x CR123A lithium	Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	N/A	1050 shots
Width	148 mm	132 mm
Height	125 mm	105 mm
Depth	80 mm	77 mm
Weight	820 gram	780 gram