Reasons to choose FinePix IS-1
Released in 2007, FinePix IS-1 has about 48 mm² of sensor area, 9.1 MP effective resolution, and a 649 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix IS-1
vs Fujifilm FinePix S205EXR
VS
Sensor area
48 mm²
FinePix IS-148 mm²
FinePix S205EXR- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The FinePix IS-1 and FinePix S205EXR have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix IS-1MetricFinePix S205EXR
9.1 MPEffective pixels12 MP
8 × 6Sensor8 × 6
2.3 µmPixel pitch2 µm
5.27 µm²Pixel area4 µm²
18.96 MP/cm²Pixel density25 MP/cm²
4.33Crop factor4.33
—Maximum video—
649 gWeight865 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive, xD PictureStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryLithium-ion NP-140 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The FinePix IS-1 and FinePix S205EXR have the same sensor area. The FinePix IS-1 has the lighter body. The FinePix S205EXR has the higher effective resolution. The FinePix S205EXR is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose FinePix S205EXR
Released in 2009, FinePix S205EXR has about 48 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 865 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.