FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm X-S1
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Fujifilm X-S1. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Fujifilm X-S1
S1600 | Fujifilm X-S1 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the FujiFilm S1600
Fujifilm X-S1 | S1600 | |||
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Revealed | November 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 22 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm X-S1
S1600 | Fujifilm X-S1 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Fujifilm X-S1 | |
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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 |