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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm X-S1

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Fujifilm X-S1 front
Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm X-S1 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1770
Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Revealed November 2011
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Overview

The following is a extended review of the FujiFilm S1600 versus Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the S1600 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1600 was announced 22 months prior to the Fujifilm X-S1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the S1600 scores vs the Fujifilm X-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 S1600 Fujifilm X-S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the FujiFilm S1600

 Fujifilm X-S1 S1600 
RevealedNovember 2011February 2010Newer by 22 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm X-S1

 S1600 Fujifilm X-S1 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-S1 has dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S1600 versus Fujifilm X-S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S1600 compared to the Fujifilm X-S1.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm X-S1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and Fujifilm X-S1 is 78 and 52 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm X-S1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and Fujifilm X-S1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The S1600 has got the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging. The more aged S1600 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm X-S1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
46
manual focus
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography features
Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography features
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (2/3")
more heavy than competitors (920 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography features
Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography features
34
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S1
55
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
43
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (624mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (920 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1600
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S1
36
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
45
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging features
Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging features
25
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
26
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors (920 grams)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm X-S1
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Fujifilm X-S1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Fujifilm X-S1
Also Known as FinePix S1770 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-11-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-624mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 8.00 m
Flash settings 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 920 gr (2.03 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 216
Other
Battery model 4 x AA NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $399