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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S1 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1770
Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Fujifilm S1

 S1600 Fujifilm S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the FujiFilm S1600

 Fujifilm S1 S1600 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2010More recent by 47 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm S1

 S1600 Fujifilm S1 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

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.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
Street photography with Fujifilm S1
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (680g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography features
Fujifilm S1 Sports photography features
34
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery (350 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography information
Fujifilm S1 Travel photography information
55
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
63
great battery (350 shots)
weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than others in class (680 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography information
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
58
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
great battery (350 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging info
Fujifilm S1 Vlogging info
25
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
57
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (680g)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm S1
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Fujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Fujifilm FinePix S1
Otherwise known as FinePix S1770 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 99% 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 680 grams (1.50 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $130 $400