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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1770
Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Released March 2005
  • Older Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Later Model is Fujifilm S5 Pro
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm S3 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the S1600 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1600 was announced 4 years later than the Fujifilm S3 Pro and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S1600 grades against the Fujifilm S3 Pro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 S1600 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
ReleasedFebruary 2010March 2005Fresher by 60 months
Display dimension3"2"Larger display (+1")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the FujiFilm S1600

 Fujifilm S3 Pro S1600 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution235k230kClearer display (+5k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 S1600 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1600 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Fujifilm S3 Pro has proportions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm S3 Pro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S1600 and the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 78 and 54 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1600 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the FujiFilm S1600 will result in greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer S1600 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography features
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no manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography info
Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography info
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
lighter than average in class (930 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography details
Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography details
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long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography highlights
55
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
50
lighter than average in class (930g)
weather proof
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography advice
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pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
tiny screen (2")
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging info
Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging info
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
9
can't shoot video
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Also called as FinePix S1770 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Announced 2010-02-02 2005-03-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4256 x 2848
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 235k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 94 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 337g (0.74 lb) 930g (2.05 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 60
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 346
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $0