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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S9400W 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S1770
Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2014
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was launched 4 years before the Fujifilm S9400W and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the S1600 scores against the Fujifilm S9400W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 S1600 Fujifilm S9400W 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the FujiFilm S1600

 Fujifilm S9400W S1600 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2010More recent by 47 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm S9400W

 S1600 Fujifilm S9400W 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9400W has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S1600 vs the Fujifilm S9400W.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and Fujifilm S9400W is 78 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1600 and Fujifilm S9400W.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S9400W to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older S1600 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
Street photography with Fujifilm S9400W
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1600
Sports photography with Fujifilm S9400W
34
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
54
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Landscape photography camera
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Vlogging camera
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
26
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm S9400W
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Also called FinePix S1770 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 670 gr (1.48 pounds)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 500 shots
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $330