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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Fujifilm S1 Comparison

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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Fujifilm S1 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing S2000HD and S1, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by Fujifilm. Fujifilm S2000HD was introduced to market in January 2009 and Fujifilm S1 was launched in January 2014. As you can see, S2000HD is 5 years older than S1. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm S2000HD and Fujifilm S1 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm S2000HD Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-01-15
  • 10MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 28-414 mm F3.5-5.4 Zoom Lens
  • 2.70" Fixed Type Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 1.0fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 426g. 111 x 79 x 76 mm

Fujifilm S1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-01-06
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 24-1200 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 920k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 480fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 680g. 133 x 91 x 110 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Fujifilm S2000HD and Fujifilm S1 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD over Fujifilm FinePix S1
Weight
426 g vs 680 g 254 g lighter
Max Aperture - Tele
5.40 vs 5.60 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
2.81µm2 vs 1.76µm2 59% larger pixel area
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Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix S1 over Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
In-built Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 10 MP 60% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 6.400 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
920k dots vs 230k dots 300% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/2000s vs 1/1000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 1.0fps 9 fps faster
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 28mm 4 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
1200mm vs 414mm 786 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
50× vs 15× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
2.80 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
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Common Strengths of Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD and Fujifilm FinePix S1
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele
414mm vs 1200mm Very good Telezoom
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD and Fujifilm FinePix S1
Fujifilm S2000HD vs Fujifilm S1: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Fujifilm S2000HD and Fujifilm S1 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm S2000HD has external dimensions of 111 x 79 x 76 mm (4.37 x 3.11 x 2.98″) and weighs 426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz) (including batteries). 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).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm S2000HD and Fujifilm S1. Fujifilm S2000HD is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 22mm narrower, 12mm shorter and 34mm thinner than Fujifilm S1.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Fujifilm S1 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Fujifilm S2000HD and Fujifilm S1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Fujifilm S2000HD and Fujifilm S1.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Fujifilm S1 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Fujifilm S2000HD and Fujifilm S1 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm S2000HD and Fujifilm S1.
Fujifilm S2000HD vs Fujifilm S1 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Fujifilm S2000HD and Fujifilm S1 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm S2000HD is significantly lighter (254g ) than the Fujifilm S1 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of S1, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to S2000HD.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm S1's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Fujifilm S2000HD's 2.7 screen.

Moreover, 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. On the other hand, Fujifilm S2000HD has a fixed type screen which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to S1.
Fujifilm S2000HD vs Fujifilm S1: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD has a 10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Fujifilm S1 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Fujifilm S1's sensor provides 6MP more than Fujifilm S2000HD's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the S2000HD and S1 sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm S2000HD and Fujifilm S1 Cameras


Fujifilm S2000HD and Fujifilm S1 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Fujifilm S2000HD has 59% larger pixel area compared to Fujifilm S1, it has potential to collect more light on pixel level hence have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Fujifilm S1 Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD features a 28-414 mm F3.5-5.4 15× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm S1 features a 24-1200 mm F2.8-5.6 50× zoom lens.

Fujifilm S1 has 4mm wider coverage than the Fujifilm S2000HD. At f2.80, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Fujifilm S1 has 786mm longer telezoom reach than the Fujifilm S2000HD. However, with a max aperture of f5.40, Fujifilm S2000HD is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2000HD
S1
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2000HD
S1
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2000HD
S1
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

S2000HD
S1
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
Average
What types of Photography are Fujifilm S2000HD and Fujifilm S1 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm S2000HD and Fujifilm S1 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm S2000HD for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm S1 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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Fujifilm S2000HD for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm S1 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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Fujifilm S2000HD for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm S1 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
414 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1000s
Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Wireless Connection
1200 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Unknown Focus Points
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Fujifilm S2000HD for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm S1 for Daily Photography

GOOD
14.8X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
426g
Body Thickness 76mm
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RAW shooting capability
Environmental Sealings
50.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
680g
Body Thickness 110mm
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Fujifilm S2000HD for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm S1 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Fujifilm S1: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm S2000HD and Fujifilm S1, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm S2000HD and Fujifilm S1 scores compare:

Fujifilm S2000HD
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #108 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #972 out of 1243 in all Cameras
Fujifilm S1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #15 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #279 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Fujifilm S1 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Fujifilm S2000HD in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Fujifilm S2000HD. Otherwise, Fujifilm S1 is the better camera overall.

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Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S2000HD Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Fujifilm FinePix S1
Brand Fujifilm Fujifilm
Announced 2009-01-15 2014-01-06
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CCD CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-414 mm (15×) 24-1200 mm (50×)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.4 F2.8-5.6
Macro Focus Range 10cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fully Articulated
Size 2.70" 3.00"
Resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution n/a 920k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 97%
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization No Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 8.80 m 8.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats n/a H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 426g 680g
Dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm 133 x 91 x 110mm
Battery Life n/a 350 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None Optional
DxO Sensor Scores
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