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FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon B600

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon B600 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
Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Announced January 2019
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon B600 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the FujiFilm S1600 versus Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and B600 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was brought out 10 years prior to the B600 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the S1600 matches up versus the B600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Nikon B600

 S1600 B600 

Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the FujiFilm S1600

 B600 S1600 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019February 2010More recent by 109 months
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Nikon B600

 S1600 B600 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon B600 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1600 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Nikon B600 has measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S1600 against the B600.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon B600 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and B600 is 78 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon B600 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon B600 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and B600.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon B600 to produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older S1600 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon B600 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon B600 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon B600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon B600 as a Portrait photography camera
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lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography highlights
Nikon B600 Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (500g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography factors
Nikon B600 Sports photography factors
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great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (280 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with Nikon B600
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built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (280 per charge)
heavier than competition (500g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1600
Landscape photography with Nikon B600
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fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (280 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging advice
Nikon B600 Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (500g)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon B600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Nikon B600
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Nikon Coolpix B600
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Nikon Coolpix B600
Otherwise known as FinePix S1770 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2019-01-18
Physical type 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.80 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 500 gr (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 life - 280 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $297