FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm F900EXR

Here, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm F900EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the S1600 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The S1600 was introduced 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm F900EXR which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S1600 grades versus the Fujifilm F900EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1600 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Fujifilm F900EXR has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm F900EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S1600 compared to the Fujifilm F900EXR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and Fujifilm F900EXR is 78 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and Fujifilm F900EXR.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1600 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm F900EXR will give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged S1600 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.