Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Fujifilm S1 and Canon 7D side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm S1 has external dimensions of 133 x 91 x 110 mm (5.24 x 3.58 x 4.33″) and weighs 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz) (including batteries). Canon 7D has external dimensions of 148 x 111 x 74 mm (5.83 x 4.37 x 2.91″) and weighs 860 g (1.90 lb / 30.34 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 and the Canon 7D. Fujifilm S1 is 15mm narrower and 20mm shorter than Canon 7D but it is also 36mm thicker. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Fujifilm S1 has a built-in lens but Canon 7D doesn't. Once you put a lens on 7D, its thickness will increase significantly.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 and Canon 7D.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Fujifilm S1 is significantly lighter (180g ) than the Canon 7D which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on 7D, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Both the S1 and the 7D have weather sealings in their bodies, making them resistant to water and dust.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Fujifilm S1 and Canon 7D's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Fujifilm S1 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Canon 7D's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to S1.