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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S8200

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S8200 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S1770
Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S8200 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm S1600 versus Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was announced 3 years before the Fujifilm S8200 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S1600 grades versus the Fujifilm S8200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Fujifilm S8200

 S1600 Fujifilm S8200 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the FujiFilm S1600

 Fujifilm S8200 S1600 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 35 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm S8200

 S1600 Fujifilm S8200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S8200 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1600 has physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8200 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S1600 compared to the Fujifilm S8200.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S8200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and Fujifilm S8200 is 78 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S8200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S8200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and Fujifilm S8200.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm S8200 to offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older S1600 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S8200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography info
Fujifilm S8200 Street photography info
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1600
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8200
34
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8200
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
52
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8200 as a Landscape photography camera
36
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S8200 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm S8200
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Fujifilm FinePix S8200
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Fujifilm FinePix S8200
Alternate name FinePix S1770 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 670 gr (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $450