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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL1000 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S1770
Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was launched 3 years prior to the Fujifilm SL1000 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S1600 grades vs the Fujifilm SL1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 S1600 Fujifilm SL1000 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the FujiFilm S1600

 Fujifilm SL1000 S1600 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 35 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm SL1000

 S1600 Fujifilm SL1000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1600 enjoys outside 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) and the Fujifilm SL1000 has proportions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S1600 and the Fujifilm SL1000.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL1000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and Fujifilm SL1000 is 78 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL1000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and Fujifilm SL1000.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm SL1000 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged S1600 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL1000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography highlights
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lack of manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
resolution is good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm SL1000 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (659 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1600
Sports photography with Fujifilm SL1000
34
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (350 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography advice
55
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f4.0)
54
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (659 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography features
36
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1600
Vlogging with Fujifilm SL1000
25
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (659 grams)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm SL1000
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
Also called as FinePix S1770 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lbs) 659 grams (1.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8")
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 life - 350 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $600