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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm T500 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1770
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and Fujifilm T500 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was launched 3 years prior to the Fujifilm T500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S1600 matches up against the Fujifilm T500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Fujifilm T500

 S1600 Fujifilm T500 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the FujiFilm S1600

 Fujifilm T500 S1600 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 35 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm T500

 S1600 Fujifilm T500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1600 offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Fujifilm T500 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm T500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1600 and the Fujifilm T500.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and Fujifilm T500 is 78 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and Fujifilm T500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm T500 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older S1600 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography info
Fujifilm T500 Street photography info
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography features
Fujifilm T500 Sports photography features
34
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm T500 Travel photography factors
55
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
75
lighter than competition (136g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
36
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
41
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
35
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (136 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm T500
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Fujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Fujifilm FinePix T500
Also Known as FinePix S1770 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lbs) 136 grams (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC -
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $130 $0