• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 504.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm S2550HD advantages over Fujifilm S1

  • Less expensive
    $250 vs $500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.54 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 350 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    81 mm vs 110 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    443g vs 680g
    Lighter weight

Fujifilm S1 advantages over Fujifilm S2550HD

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,200 mm vs 504 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Newer
    10 years vs 14 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Less shutter lag
    0.13 vs 0.64 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    9.6 fps vs 1.3 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    9 vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm S1800

Fujifilm S2550HD
Fujifilm S1800
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • $207
  • 1/2.3 inch
Fujifilm S1
Fujifilm S1800
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $207
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Fujifilm S2800HD

Fujifilm S2550HD
Fujifilm S2800HD
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
Fujifilm S1
Fujifilm S2800HD
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Fujifilm S2950

Fujifilm S2550HD
Fujifilm S2950
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
Fujifilm S1
Fujifilm S2950
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Fujifilm S8300

Fujifilm S2550HD
Fujifilm S8300
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
Fujifilm S1
Fujifilm S8300
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Fujifilm S9400W

Fujifilm S2550HD
Fujifilm S9400W
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Fujifilm S1
Fujifilm S9400W
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
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