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Sony A7R III vs Fujifilm S1 Comparison

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42 MP | Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Sony A7R III vs Fujifilm S1 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Sony A7R III, which was introduced in October 2017 is a Pro Mirrorless camera with a 42.0MP Full frame sensor whereas Fujifilm S1, which was introduced in January 2014 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3" sensor. As you can see, S1 is 3 years older than A7R III. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison. Fortunately, you can't go wrong with any of these cameras as we rank them amongst Top 10 cameras in their classes. Sony A7R III is ranked #3 out of 51 Pro Mirrorless cameras with an overall score of 94 whereas Fujifilm S1 is ranked #4 out of 244 Small Sensor Superzoom cameras with an overall score of 62.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Sony A7R III and Fujifilm S1 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sony A7R III Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-10-25
  • 42MP - Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 100 - 32000 ( expands to 50-102400)
  • Sony E Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3 Tilting Screen
  • 3686k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 657g. 127 x 96 x 74 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Sony Alpha 7R II Compare

Fujifilm S1 Key Specs

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

Sony A7R III was replaced by Sony Alpha A7R IV. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Sony Alpha A7R IV vs Sony Alpha A7R III
Sony Alpha A7R IV vs Fujifilm FinePix S1

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Sony A7R III and Fujifilm S1 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Sony Alpha A7R III over Fujifilm FinePix S1
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Max Sensor Resolution
42 MP vs 16 MP 162% more pixels
Max ISO
32.000 vs 12.800 150% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
1.440k dots vs 920k dots 56% higher resolution screen
Viewfinder Coverage
100% vs 97% More accurate viewfinder
Max Mech. Shutter
1/8000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
650 shots vs 350 shots 300 more frames with a single charge
Weight
657 g vs 680 g 23 g lighter
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Viewfinder Resolution
3686.4k dot vs 920k dot 300% higher resolution
Sensor Pixel Area
20.43µm2 vs 1.76µm2 1060% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing Range
±5 EV vs ±2 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Flash Sync Port
Yes vs No Connect off-camera flash
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Storage Slot
2 vs 1 Extra storage slot
Autofocus at f/8 aperture
425 points vs none Autofocus with teleconverters
UHS Card Support
UHS-II vs none Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds
Animal Eye AF Tracking
Yes vs No Easily lock and track focus on animals
Anti Flicker
Yes vs No Reduced uneven color and exposure under flickering light
Eye Tracking Focus
Yes vs No Autofocus system locks on the eye and tracks the subject


Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix S1 over Sony Alpha A7R III
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light

Common Strengths of Sony Alpha A7R III and Fujifilm FinePix S1
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fully Articulated Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 10.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Sony Alpha A7R III and Fujifilm FinePix S1
Sony A7R III 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 Sony A7R III and Fujifilm S1 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony A7R III has external dimensions of 127 x 96 x 74 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.91″) and weighs 657 g (1.45 lb / 23.17 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 Sony A7R III and Fujifilm S1. Sony A7R III is 6mm narrower and 36mm thinner than Fujifilm S1 but it is also 5mm taller. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Fujifilm S1 has a built-in lens but Sony A7R III doesn't. Once you put a lens on A7R III, its thickness will increase significantly.

Sony A7R III vs Fujifilm S1 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Sony A7R III and Fujifilm S1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Sony A7R III and Fujifilm S1.

Sony A7R III vs Fujifilm S1 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Sony A7R III and Fujifilm S1 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony A7R III and Fujifilm S1.
Sony A7R III vs Fujifilm S1 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Sony A7R III and Fujifilm S1 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony A7R III is 23g lighter than the Fujifilm S1 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

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 A7R III, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

Both A7R III and S1 have weather sealings in their body, making them resistant to water and dust.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Sony A7R III and Fujifilm S1's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.

Sony A7R III features a Tilting only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Fujifilm S1 sports a Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful especially for taking Selfie shots and video.
Sony A7R III vs Fujifilm S1: Sensor Comparison

Sony A7R III has a 42.0MP Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor. On the other hand, Fujifilm S1 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Sony A7R III's sensor provides 26MP more than Fujifilm S1'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.

Another difference between these two cameras is that Sony A7R III's sensor lacks anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moire occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the A7R III and S1 sensor size comparison.

Sony A7R III vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sony A7R III and Fujifilm S1 Cameras


As seen above, Sony A7R III has a 30.7x Larger sensor area than Fujifilm S1. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Sony A7R III and Fujifilm S1 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Sony A7R III 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.

Sony A7R III for Portrait Photography

EXCELLENT

Fujifilm S1 for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 42.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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Sony A7R III for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Fujifilm S1 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
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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Sony A7R III for Sports Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm S1 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Anti Flicker feature
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
425 Focus Points
Good Battery Life: 650 shots
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
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Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
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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Sony A7R III for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT

Fujifilm S1 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Anti Flicker feature
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
657g
Body Thickness 74mm
Read the details
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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Sony A7R III for Landscape Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm S1 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 42.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details
Environmental Sealings
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Read the details

Sony A7R III 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 Sony A7R III and Fujifilm S1, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 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 Sony A7R III and Fujifilm S1 scores compare:

Sony A7R III
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #4 out of 86 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #4 out of 1220 in all Cameras
Fujifilm S1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #10 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #259 out of 1220 in all Cameras

Sony A7R III is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Fujifilm S1 in all criteria. It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony A7R III Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sony Alpha A7R III Fujifilm FinePix S1
Brand Sony Fujifilm
Announced 2017-10-25 2014-01-06
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Size Full frame 1/2.3"
Dimensions 35.9 x 24 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 861.60mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 42 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 7952 x 5304 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 32,000 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 102400 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 50 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 425 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens Focal Range no lens 24-1200 mm (50×)
Max Aperture no lens F2.8-5.6
Macro Focus Range no lens 1cm
Screen
Type Tilting Fully Articulated
Size 3 3"
Resolution 1,440k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 3,686k dots 920k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 97%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.78x n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/8000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 8.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 657g 680g
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm 133 x 91 x 110mm
Battery Life 650 shots 350 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None Optional
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 100 not tested
DxO Color Depth 26.0 not tested
DxO Dynamic Range 14.7 not tested
DxO Low Light ISO 3523 not tested
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