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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
78
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung CL5 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1770
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL10
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung CL5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the S1600 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1600 was introduced 12 months later than the CL5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S1600 scores versus the CL5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Samsung CL5

 S1600 CL5 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the FujiFilm S1600

 CL5 S1600 

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung CL5

 S1600 CL5 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1600 features physical 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 Samsung CL5 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1600 and the CL5.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and CL5 is 78 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and CL5.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1600 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the FujiFilm S1600 will deliver extra detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher S1600 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1600
Portrait photography with Samsung CL5
20
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
24
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
Street photography with Samsung CL5
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Sports photography camera
33
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography info
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography info
36
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1600
Vlogging with Samsung CL5
25
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
25
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Samsung CL5
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Samsung CL5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Samsung CL5
Also called FinePix S1770 PL10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-02 2009-02-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 141 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $130 $391