FUJI S1 - is it better than the Canon SX50

[@TheKGB]

You are great! Like I mentioned before, you are the Mr Rogers of camera reviews... Keep up the good work!

[@PeterGregg]

Looking outside I can say - it's a wonderful day in the neighborhood lol. Thanks for encouraging me - keep it coming :)

[@jacob0340]

This video clip is quite helpful to know about Finepix S1 before I go to store to buy it. I was just looking for the video like this. thank you.

[@nicolasrivera5310]

Thank you, always top notch videos!

[@PeterGregg]

Awe shucks, you are embarrassing me :) But thank you - keep the nice encouragement coming :)

[@michaelk196]

Peter, what are your final thoughts on the camera after using it? My wife is considering buying the S1 as her first "good" camera for informal photography on our adventures.

[@PeterGregg]

Michael K After playing with the camera, and also the new SX60, I decided the SX50 was the best image. So even though there is a newer camera both from Canon and from Fuji, I get the better images from the SX50. I still have it and use it. I am quite happy with it even after a couple of years. The others don't match it. The one I would look at for a higher end camera would be the Panasonic FZ1000 super zoom. it doesn't have as long a reach, but you do get a jump up from the SX50 with that camera.

[@shaolin95]

PeterGregg this is exactly what my research have shown. The 50 is still the best. Thanks for confirming this.

[@rajivzee]

Hi, Can you please now do a actual review of S1

[@berto1999]

Lol! You have an ORIGINAL way of talking about cameras :-) The idea of talking to a camera, as if the camera were a person, is very good and and funny. Thumbs Up!

[@PeterGregg]

I know, people keep telling me that after God made me He threw away the mold. I keep telling them I never knew I was made out of mold haha. Thanks for your encouragement:)

[@ForeTheLord]

I really like your style! This review was a joy to watch :)

[@dixonnegron1083]

waiting for a review on the finepix s1. sometimes a camera sounds better on print but I would like to see if it's really better than the sx50.

[@twoeightfourtyone]

Hi Peter, Dose your Shrink know that you converse with your camera?

[@MsCanadianAngelxo]

Fuji Finepix S1 was my first bridge/dslr like camera. I've also owned the SX50. Not a fan of Canon. The S1 blows the SX50 out of the water! Fantastic camera! Using manual settings, images in both day and night are awesome quality! The Fuji Finepix S1 is great for night photography as well as astrophotography with a tripod. Highly recommend!

[@shaolin95]

CdnAngelXO out of the water???? What a ridiculous comment. Guess you love the horribly overcooked and over sharpened jpgs from the fuji. The noisier images and don't forget the fake 1200mm focal range which was measured to only be 1,080mm. Guess you are feeling pretty stupid now for making the comment, don't you? lol

[@MsCanadianAngelxo]

shaolin95 No, I don't feel stupid at all for my comment. You are entitled to your opinion just as I am. In my opinion, this camera is fantastic. Horribly overcooked and over sharpened jpegs? I didn't have those issues, so I can't speak on that. ISO on the lowest setting, I never had any issues with noise. Noise was only apparent to me at ISO 800 and above, depending on the scene. As far as your statement on the lens being a fake 1200mm focal range which was measured to only be 1080mm. I can't find anything to back up your claim. Care to provide a reliable source to back your information up?

[@ET717UFOs]

Hey Peter, did you get hold of one of these cameras yet, if so is it as good as you was hoping, and did you do a review on it yet

[@PeterGregg]

No, Fuji does not seem to like me :) My friend Matt at ArtOfTheImage on KZbin has one right now. He is liking it, but it still is too early to tell. I know the SX50 (Canon) is STILL a camera I love using, so I do not hesitate recommending it at all. I can tell you if I were buying something in that style camera today, I would most likely, very high probability, buy the new Panasonic FZ1000. It does everything good to great, and it also has high video abilities while giving dynamite still pictures too. The autofocus on it is the best of the best in its class - probably at the top. it also has a bigger sensor than either the Canon or the Fuji so the quality right there is above and beyond. I'm just saying a hint for you :)

[@ET717UFOs]

PeterGregg Thank you so much Peter, you have been a great help here, its so nice of you to give your time, to try and help me with your advice , my best wishers, Archie.

[@buddah610]

I too was considering the Fuji S1. But, at 499. 00 plus tax, I don't know. I'm like you. Always thinking I'm missing out on something but I'm actually an amateur and I already have a DSLR, 3 Lenses, tripod, etc. and recently purchased the Sx50 for the zoom. I think I will wait a while until they come out with all the specs of the S1 and WiFi as well. Great videos!

[@cameronmcdowall5137]

What camera would u recon for starting out

[@retrofreeman3793]

Great video you are awesome...

[@mrmago6744]

Hi PeterGregg love the video :) I am torn between the S1 and the SX60 any help would be helpful. regards mark

[@PankajThanki]

hi there... did u watch video sample of s1 ? do you hear motor noise ?seems like china motor in there... lol

[@YourFitnessCenterBrandon]

Which does better video. sx50? sx60? Fuji sl1000 which does 60fps or the Fuji s1?

[@jlma64]

Hi Peter Greg. I have a SX50 and I like a lot your videos. I am subscribed. Please activate automatic English subtitles. I am in Canary Island, Spain and sometime Helps subtitles to not english speaker and you reach this way more easily to the rest of the planet and cultures. Congratulation from Tenerife.

[@gerryhootchick]

what about the canon power shot sx60

[@AlbaniODTL]

Hey , PeterGregg , When you will get the new FinePix S1 , Please make a review. I'm thinking of buying a new camera but I cant decide, should i buy the FinePix S1 or the Canon Powershot SX50 HS ? .. Please answer me.

[@igetsmart]

Always enjoy your videos Peter - I have the Sony HX50v which has the 1200mm zoom - Sony makes good IS - although one would think 5 axis should be better but in practice I am not sure if in most cases 3 axis is fine - Now having used the Sony HX50v I have come to the conclusion that 600mm is about as far as one can go clean - as past 600mm there is just atmospheric haze and smog etc - also it is very hard to be steady past 600mm even with great IS - So I think the Panasonic FZ200 at constant F2.8 but at 600mm at current discounted prices is a good deal - I am sure Panasonic will update soon hopefully they will keep that lens - The Fuji S1 promises to be good - any price idea ? Your video quality is very nice as to be expected with the great GH3 and the awesome Leica 25mm F1.4 - and the Sony mic is also really good - good stuff

[@PeterGregg]

Haven't tried that one, but Sony is making some hot stuff these days!

[@VizionZine]

I have no doubt that the S1 will be noticeably better than the SX50 in quite a few areas but quite honestly this is no surprise. The S1 is several months newer and quite a bit more expensive. The SX50 will most likely be replaced shortly. My store has already stopped selling them (mostly because of the recall) but it's also coming up on that time when the models for the new year start getting announced. Still a good comparison video for people looking to pick up a superzoom this year and are not too aware of what's out there.

[@VizionZine]

Anthony Martin Something to do with the grip and people having allergic reactions to the materials I believe.

[@PeterGregg]

C Rankin Aaacheeew. Sorry, I sneezed :)

[@ucheucheuche]

I'm watching this from unsunny London. 😄

[@PeterGregg]

The sun will come out - tomorrow - or so the song says lol. Thanks for watching from an awesome city!

[@Bonnevue]

Briljant

[@PeterGregg]

Thanks for the compliment :)

[@DaNeo0101]

My SX50 is crying too 😢

[@PeterGregg]

It will be okay, I keep telling my SX50 I am not so eager to part with $500 lol.

[@tonyw973]

Save your money. Yes, the S1 does a lot of things better than the SX50, but taking pictures is NOT one of them. The S1 is plagued by picture noise at all ISO settings to the point where IQ is abysmal, much worse than the SX50. The camera itself feels hollow and cheap compared to just about anything else in this segment and the SilkyPix RAW conversion software that comes with it is glitchy and unreliable. As a Fuji fan from way back, I found the S1 a huge disappointment.

[@SuperAZXCVB]

Nvertheless I am disappointed That in FUJI S1 will not be digital zoom up to 200x (as in sony hx300 or canonsx50) or 300x (as in Panasonic fz72) because in this models U can also made great quality videos up to 200x or 300x -so I for example downloaded Jupiter Moons on my channel from Sony. In S1 - only 100x-it will be not good seen as far as I am concerned. In Panasonic 1200mm=50x and teleconverter 1.7x 50 = 85 optical zoom. So PANASONIC FZ72 with Teleconverter RULES. Not S1 in focal length. In hx300 digital zoom in VGA is 810x ...

[@kynancecove]

Hello Peter May I say you have a lovely Delivery with your Movie I Respectfully say to you I bet your a Great story Teller to your GrandChildren.Your very watchful Sir/ I'm No Pro & Relaxing and I Agree for 99.8% of people SuperZooms are by Very Far the Best Value for People getting Into Better Photography Above & Beyond the Smartphone & these Cams take easilly good enough to Excellent High Quality Mostly they are Fantastic Image Takers and that's from EXP .OK they have small sensors but the Tech is SO Very GOOD now in my opinion I'd say that matters little because that Great although small is generally Married to some Fantastic Glass,In the CCase of your Canon some Fast Glass.Super Zooms while they Can't compete with aDslr or the New Mirrorless certainly Not with a Decent Prime also Not in the extreames of Low Light Photography mind you the Camera companies has done wonders with small Sensor Technology Plus it so wonderful to have so Many Lenses on your Person it means Any opportunities for Picture Taking YOU'LL KNOW that you HAVE IT COVERED.I personally saved my Pennies & Bought one of the First Superzooms the Sony 18mp Carl ZeissGlassSuper zoom x20 zoom it's4 yrs or so Old now by todays standard it;s completely Zoon Challenged but Sony are the biggest sensor Manufacturer on earth it's sensor is Quality Married with some wonderful Zeiss Glass the Quality is very good still and the Quality still there but Peter I have a Super Zoom you Sir are talking MegaZooms even better Value which they ALL seem Now last year I had to gather up some coinage and sold some stuff equipment I bought a seconhand lens & an Mirrorless a6000 while better unless one is a Pixel peeper the difference certainly low light but it will make Happy that 99.8% it wil by far the Best Value Camera a Pro Photographer told me when I asked him about video shooting he said that the Glass matters Most because he was shooting at the tTime with a small sensored Hx9v which has a similar sensor size to the Super/Megazooms I always say to people you will Never Regret a Quality version of this type of Thesecamera They really are the SWISS ARMY IMAGE GRABBERS WITH ALL THE UPTO DATE BELLS & WHISTLES &Their Boxes shoulds say with ADDED KITCHEN SINK TOO!. ie Your @your very Hard saved for Vacation the Pyramids say aDSLR excellent BUT One is limited to a few shots yet One of these Uber Zoom One does Not expose it's sensor to the dusty enviroment and with ALL that Zoom Capability One has Infinate Possibilities to CAPTURE ONE IN A LIFETIME MEMORIES iD SAY A GAME CHANGER! . I LOVE SITTING OUT THE FRONT AND WITH J U S T ONE HAND SHOOTING SHARP IMAGES OF THE THE MOON & MY OLD ONE IS JUST X20 MAG THE POSSIBILITIES ARE NO EXAGGERATION ARE TRUELY INFINATE! ONE COULD CATCH THE WHOLE WORLD ON A SIM CARD WITH ONE OF THESE CAMERA'S IF ONE STILL HAVE WORRIES WELL LIFE [IS] A COMPROMISE! ISNT IT SADLY IF YOUR OFF TO EXPERIENCE A LIFE CHANGING EVENT LIKE THE ONES FOUND @ THE GIZA3 IN ANCIENT EGYPT OR THE ADDITION TO YOUR FAMILY OR CAPTURINGASURFURER RIDING THOUSE TUBES WAY OUT IN THE BAY OR ABABY CHICK HATCHING OUT IT'S EGG OR AGAIN YOU FIND YOURSELF IN A JEEP STALKING A PRIDE OF LIONS IN A LAND ROVER AT THE MASA MARA IN KENYA OR GRABBING A PURPLE FIELD FULL OF BLUEBELLS IN THE EARLEY SPRINGTIME THESE MACHINES GRAB LIFE THAT YOU CAN SHARE THESE IMAGIES TO OTHERS TO SHARE THE JOY!

[@newinspiration2108]

nice double chin, sir :)

[@PeterGregg]

Try some Peanut Butter Chocolate Hagen Daz - then we will talk.

[@PeterGregg]

Thanks JerseyJeepGurl :)