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Fujifilm FinePix S1
433 reviews
Apr, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 433 reviews of Fujifilm FinePix S1. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Views about the zoom and portability are on the whole positive. The image quality and performance also get good opinions, but there are some negative reviews about the contrast.
usability, performance, image quality, portability, zoom
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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Fujifilm FinePix S1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.
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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
Amazon.co.uk review summary for Fujifilm FinePix S1
alaTest has collected and analyzed 58 user reviews of Fujifilm FinePix S1 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the portability and performance. The image quality and zoom also get good comments. Some have doubts about the flash and screen.
usability, zoom, image quality, performance, portability
screen, flash
97% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Apr, 2025
Consumer review (amazon.com)
Amazon.com review summary for Fujifilm FinePix S1
alaTest has collected and analyzed 203 user reviews of Fujifilm FinePix S1 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Opinions about the zoom and image quality are generally positive. The portability and performance also get good feedback.
usability, performance, portability, image quality, zoom
95% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Apr, 2025
Expert review by (t3.com)
Fujifilm S1 review
The Fujifilm S1 superzoom is from the brand's flagship S Series
Choice of Jpeg or RAW formats ; 50x optical zoom ; Tactile rubber body
Grainy pix at higher ISO ; Small sensor for a big lens
Apr, 2014
Partner Source
Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.co.uk)
Fujifilm FinePix S1 review
Fujifilm has spent the past couple years filling its FinePix lineup with rugged compacts and megazoom bridge cameras because those are what still sells. With the Fujifilm FinePix S1, it combines those camera types into the world's first...
The Fujifilm FinePix S1 is a quick-shooting bridge camera with a nice 50x zoom lens, built-in Wi-Fi, and excellent build quality that's weather resistant. It has lots of shooting options and extras like a hot shoe, vari-angle LCD and EVF, raw capture,...
Noisy, soft photos in low-light conditions/indoors, which might be hard to reconcile given its price. Mobile app could use some love.
The only weather-resistant 50x megazoom camera around, the Fujifilm FinePix S1 is a fast, flexible camera that comes up a little short in low-light photo quality.
Apr, 2014
Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (macworld.co.uk)
Fujifilm FinePix S1 review
Fujifilm's FinePix S1 does it all without breaking the bank - a weather resistant, rubber armoured, 50x zoom bridge camera
Apr, 2014
Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)
Fujifilm FinePix S1 announced
The Fujifilm FinePix S1 was today announced as part of Fujifilm's new camera line-up, with the new model being the world's first weather-resistant bridge camera
Jun, 2013
Expert review by (ephotozine.com)
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Digital SLR
Fuji are not an obvious name that you would have thought would be the producer of the first affordable Digital SLR, but look back in history and you'll see they had some of the most advanced and affordable electronic cameras in the early 80s. In the...
Great camera to handle, and it responds fairly quickly, being based on a Nikon F60 the focusing speed isn't quite as nippy as an EOS, but it's positive, and there are loads of lenses to choose from, new or second-hand. I'd like a depth-of-field...
Jul, 2001
Expert review by : Peter Bargh (ephotozine.com)
Fujifilm FinePix S1 digital SLR Review
Great camera to handle, and it responds fairly quickly, being based on a Nikon F60 the focusing speed isn't quite as nippy as an EOS, but it's positive, and there are loads of lenses to choose from, new or second-hand. I'd like a depth-of-field preview.
Jul, 2001
Expert review by (photoanswers.co.uk)
Fujifilm S1
It's the only weather-sealed bridge camera, but does the idea of Fujifilm's S1 hold water?
The S1 has an impressive 50x zoom range and weather-sealing, making it an appealing choice for outdoor enthusiasts who don’t want to carry multiple lenses. However, the S1 lacks the focus ring and hybrid AF system of its £309 sibling, the HS50EXR....
Expert review by : Jeff Keller , Dan Bracaglia (dpreview.com)
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Jun, 2015
Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Review
The Fujifilm FinePix S1 is a solid 50x zooming camera thanks to quick autofocus and a weather-resistant design.
May, 2014
Partner Source
Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (pcworld.com)
Gavin Stoker
The FinePix is considered a "bridge" camera, one that bridges the gap between point-and-shoot and DLSR cameras.
Lovely tactile rubber coating to the body aids grip and adds protection ; 50x optical zoom that can also be used while shooting video ; Swivel and tilt LCD screen ; Both Raw and JPEG capture
Small-ish sensor at the heart of the S1 affects image quality
With its weather- and dust-resistant outer coating and mini DSLR styling, the 50x zoom FinePix S1 certainly has to be one of the coolest looking and most pleasurable to handle bridge cameras out there. The equivalent focal reach with an actual DSLR...
May, 2014
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