FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm F600 EXR

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm F600 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the S1600 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1600 was unveiled 18 months prior to the Fujifilm F600 EXR which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F600 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the S1600 scores against the Fujifilm F600 EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 offers physical 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 F600 EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1600 vs the Fujifilm F600 EXR.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and Fujifilm F600 EXR is 78 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and Fujifilm F600 EXR.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1600 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged S1600 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.