which camera ?

[eyeeyejim]

Does anyone have experience of the Sony R1 and the Fuji S100fs.
I am trying to decide which camera to go with.
I like sharp detaled photos, but have seen some Fuji photos and wonder if Fuji colour is better ?
Any advice would be appreciated









































i suspect I may prefer Fuji'

[Medley]

I would want to try them both before buying either. That said, I suspect you'd like the image quality of the Sony better than the Fuji. The reason? Sensor size. The Sony has a 21.5mm sensor, the Fuji boasts a "2/3 inch sensor, which equates to about 16 mm. A larger sensor (generally) means more receptors, which means better image detail.

Color can be manipulated in post-processing, the amount of image detail cannot. You can make an image appear sharper, but you can never add more detail than the sensor recorded.

But as I said before, try them both out. The best camera is the one that feels right. Also, see if you can find sample images for each camera on the web. Give you an idea as well.

- Joe U.

[w.slayman]

Welcome

I would recommend that you consider a true DSLR with the ability to change lenses. If you get serious about photography you will wind up there sooner or later. Look at all the major systems, and choose one that will continue to deliver what you want a camera to do. Each brand has pros and cons. An excellent source of information is the reviews section of this site.

I would also recommend that you buy the best lens(es) you can afford, even if you have to get a one generation old used body in excellent condition. Most members of this site will recommend the same, as the lens is the most important and expensive component of a good system.

[freygr]

As a general rule the larger sensor of the same image size will have better noise and dynamic range. But it all depends on the quality of the cameras electronics. Nikon, Canon, Sony, Fuji Film, Pentax, and ETC will all have the best electronics, it's the no name cameras where this will not be true.

But as Medley said, "But as I said before, try them both out." and I'm in agreement there but w.slayman said, "I would recommend that you consider a true DSLR..." which if you are serious but there is a trade off in larger size, weight, and complexity. There is not any question of which will take better photos inlow light, the DSLR with a faster lens wins every time.