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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm T550 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1770
Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and Fujifilm T550 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was launched 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm T550 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S1600 matches up against the Fujifilm T550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Fujifilm T550

 S1600 Fujifilm T550 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the FujiFilm S1600

 Fujifilm T550 S1600 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 35 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm T550

 S1600 Fujifilm T550 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1600 has external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Fujifilm T550 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S1600 against the Fujifilm T550.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and Fujifilm T550 is 78 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1600 and Fujifilm T550.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm T550 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1600 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography details
20
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm T550 Street photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm T550 Sports photography factors
33
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
75
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography info
36
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
47
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm T550 Vlogging factors
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
35
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm T550
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Fujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Fujifilm FinePix T550
Also referred to as FinePix S1770 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
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 input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lb) 136 grams (0.30 lb)
Physical 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 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $160