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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm A150

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm A150 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1770
Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm A150 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm A150, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1600 was revealed 13 months later than the Fujifilm A150 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm A150 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S1600 scores against the Fujifilm A150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Fujifilm A150

 S1600 Fujifilm A150 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the FujiFilm S1600

 Fujifilm A150 S1600 

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm A150

 S1600 Fujifilm A150 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm A150 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1600 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Fujifilm A150 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm A150 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S1600 and the Fujifilm A150.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm A150 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and Fujifilm A150 is 78 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm A150 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm A150 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and Fujifilm A150.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the FujiFilm S1600 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger S1600 provides an edge in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm A150 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography information
20
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
Street photography with Fujifilm A150
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
lighter than competition (130 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography features
Fujifilm A150 Sports photography features
33
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm A150 Travel photography advice
55
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
55
lighter than competition (130g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1600
Landscape photography with Fujifilm A150
36
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
26
screen is a good size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging information
Fujifilm A150 Vlogging information
25
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
25
lighter than competition (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm A150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm A150
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Fujifilm FinePix A150
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Fujifilm FinePix A150
Also referred to as FinePix S1770 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-02-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lbs) 130 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $130 $130