FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S1

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm S1600 versus Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and Fujifilm S1 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was revealed 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S1600 scores against the Fujifilm S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and Fujifilm FinePix S1. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and Fujifilm S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1600 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1 has specifications of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S1600 versus Fujifilm S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S1600 versus the Fujifilm S1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and Fujifilm S1 is 78 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and Fujifilm S1.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm S1 to give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older S1600 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.