Clicky

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon B500

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon B500 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
  • Also referred to as FinePix S1770
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Revealed February 2016
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon B500 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm S1600 and Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and B500 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

The S1600 was announced 7 years before the B500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S1600 matches up vs the B500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp
	
	

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Nikon B500

 S1600 B500 

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the FujiFilm S1600

 B500 S1600 
RevealedFebruary 2016February 2010More recent by 73 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Nikon B500

 S1600 B500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1600 has got external 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) and the Nikon B500 has specifications of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S1600 and Nikon B500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S1600 vs the B500.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon B500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and B500 is 78 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and B500.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon B500 to give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older S1600 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography information
Nikon B500 Street photography information
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
52
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (541g)
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography info
Nikon B500 Sports photography info
34
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography advice
Nikon B500 Travel photography advice
55
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
59
better than average battery power (600 shots)
supports bluetooth
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (900mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (541g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography factors
Nikon B500 Landscape photography factors
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
45
relatively wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon B500 as a Vlogging camera
25
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
27
relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (541 grams)
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Nikon B500
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Nikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Nikon Coolpix B500
Also referred to as FinePix S1770 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 7.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 541 gr (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 - 600 shots
Type of battery - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $300