Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro vs Sony a37

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and Sony a37. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a37 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro were released 2000 and Sony a37 was released 2012. That is a 12 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro 2000
Sony a37 2012

Type of camera

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a37 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Sony a37 75 mm
Sony APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** 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 Sony a37 has 16 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro 3 MP
6128640 pixels
3040 x 2016
Sony a37 16 MP
16032768 pixels
4912 x 3264

Sony a37 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

Sony a37 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro. Sony a37 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro has 320 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro 320-1600
Sony a37 100-25600

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 Sony a37

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 Sony a37 can shoot up to 5,5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro 1,5
Sony a37 5,5

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 Sony a37. 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 62% heavier than Sony a37 and its 506 gr (or 1.12 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro 820 gr
1.81 lb
Sony a37 506 gr
1.12 lb

Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro vs Sony a37 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro and Sony a37, 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
Sony a37
Name Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Sony a37
Manufacturer Fujifilm Sony
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Sony a37
Release Year 2000 2012
Release Date 2000-01-31 2012-05-17
MSRP N/A 599 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Sony a37
Camera Type DSLR SLT
Sensor
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Sony a37
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Resolution 3040 x 2016 pixels 4912 x 3264 pixels
Megapixels 3 MP 16 MP
Image Processor Bionz
Image
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Sony a37
ISO Range 320 - 1600 100 - 25600
White Balance Presets 7 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format TIFF RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Sony a37
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points N/A 15
Lens Mount Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Sony A

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
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 FinePix S1 Pro
Sony a37
Articulated LCD N/A Tilting
Screen size 2” 2.6”
Screen dots 200000 230400
Touch screen No No
Screen type N/A N/A
Live view No Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 90% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 1.09× (0.73× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Sony a37
Frames per second 1,5 fps 5,5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 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 No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Sony a37
Video recording No Yes
Video format N/A MPEG4
H.264
AVCHD
Video resolution N/A 1440 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone No Yes
Built-in Speakers No Yes
Storage
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Sony a37
Memory Card Compact Flash
Memory Stick Pro Duo
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Sony a37
HDMI Output No Yes
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless No Yes
Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control Optional Yes (Optional)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Sony a37
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery AA Battery Pack
Battery Details AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended) + 2 x CR123A lithium
Rechargeable NP-FW50 battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) N/A 500 shots
Width 148 mm 124 mm
Height 125 mm 92 mm
Depth 80 mm 85 mm
Weight 820 gram 506 gram