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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL300

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL300 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also referred to as FinePix S1770
Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S1600 versus Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the Fujifilm SL300 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the S1600 grades against the Fujifilm SL300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Fujifilm SL300

 S1600 Fujifilm SL300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the FujiFilm S1600

 Fujifilm SL300 S1600 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010Newer by 23 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm SL300

 S1600 Fujifilm SL300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 provides external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL300 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S1600 versus Fujifilm SL300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S1600 vs the Fujifilm SL300.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and Fujifilm SL300 is 78 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1600 and Fujifilm SL300.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm SL300 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1600 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography features
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lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography info
Fujifilm SL300 Street photography info
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (510g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm SL300 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography highlights
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
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decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (510g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography information
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reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging factors
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (510g)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm SL300
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Fujifilm FinePix SL300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Fujifilm FinePix SL300
Also called as FinePix S1770 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 510 grams (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
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 - 300 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $280